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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.21, 1,736.97 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.21, 1,736.97 and 464.64 is: 696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.21 : 1,736.97 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.21/1,736.97 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.21x = 1,736.97 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.21x = 807,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,065.74/1,158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.82

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