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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.84, 1,607.94 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.84, 1,607.94 and 699 is: 964.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.84 : 1,607.94 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.84/1,607.94 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.84x = 1,607.94 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.84x = 1,123,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,950.06/1,164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.90

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