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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.68, 1,598.88 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.68, 1,598.88 and 716.58 is: 988.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.68 : 1,598.88 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.68/1,598.88 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.68x = 1,598.88 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.68x = 1,145,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,725.43/1,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.82

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