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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.95, 1,738.31 and 465.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.95, 1,738.31 and 465.99 is: 698.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.95 : 1,738.31 = 465.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.95/1,738.31 = 465.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.95x = 1,738.31 × 465.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.95x = 810,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,035.08/1,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.94

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