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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.82, 1,643.76 and 479.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.82, 1,643.76 and 479.21 is: 718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.82 : 1,643.76 = 479.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.82/1,643.76 = 479.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.82x = 1,643.76 × 479.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.82x = 787,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,698.01/1,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.82

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