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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.76, 1,607.28 and 698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.76, 1,607.28 and 698.92 is: 964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.76 : 1,607.28 = 698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.76/1,607.28 = 698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.76x = 1,607.28 × 698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.76x = 1,123,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,360.14/1,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.46

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