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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.93, 1,644.57 and 479.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.93, 1,644.57 and 479.79 is: 719.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.93 : 1,644.57 = 479.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.93/1,644.57 = 479.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.93x = 1,644.57 × 479.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.93x = 789,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,048.24/1,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.98

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