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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.97, 1,738.55 and 465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.97, 1,738.55 and 465.55 is: 698.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.97 : 1,738.55 = 465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.97/1,738.55 = 465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.97x = 1,738.55 × 465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.97x = 809,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,381.69/1,158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.36

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