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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.84, 1,644.32 and 479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.84, 1,644.32 and 479.84 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.84 : 1,644.32 = 479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.84/1,644.32 = 479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.84x = 1,644.32 × 479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.84x = 789,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,010.51/1,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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