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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.67, 1,642.37 and 479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.67, 1,642.37 and 479.26 is: 718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.67 : 1,642.37 = 479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.67/1,642.37 = 479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.67x = 1,642.37 × 479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.67x = 787,119.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,119.85/1,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.39

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