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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.63, 1,643.45 and 479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.63, 1,643.45 and 479.18 is: 718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.63 : 1,643.45 = 479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.63/1,643.45 = 479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.63x = 1,643.45 × 479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.63x = 787,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,508.37/1,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.77

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