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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.98, 1,599.27 and 716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.98, 1,599.27 and 716.90 is: 989.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.98 : 1,599.27 = 716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.98/1,599.27 = 716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.98x = 1,599.27 × 716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.98x = 1,146,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,508.67/1,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.24

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