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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.79, 1,736.01 and 463.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.79, 1,736.01 and 463.65 is: 695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.79 : 1,736.01 = 463.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.79/1,736.01 = 463.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.79x = 1,736.01 × 463.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.79x = 804,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,901.04/1,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.81

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