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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.91, 1,643.56 and 437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.91, 1,643.56 and 437.78 is: 656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.91 : 1,643.56 = 437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.91/1,643.56 = 437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.91x = 1,643.56 × 437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.91x = 719,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,520.71/1,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.55

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