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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.92, 1,738.24 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.92, 1,738.24 and 465.56 is: 698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.92 : 1,738.24 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.92/1,738.24 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.92x = 1,738.24 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.92x = 809,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,245.16/1,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.28

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