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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.28, 1,605.52 and 698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.28, 1,605.52 and 698.80 is: 963.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.28 : 1,605.52 = 698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.28/1,605.52 = 698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.28x = 1,605.52 × 698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.28x = 1,121,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,937.38/1,164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.63

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