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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.38, 1,606.64 and 698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.38, 1,606.64 and 698.64 is: 964.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.38 : 1,606.64 = 698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.38/1,606.64 = 698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.38x = 1,606.64 × 698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.38x = 1,122,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,462.97/1,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.00

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