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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.84, 1,608.08 and 723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.84, 1,608.08 and 723 is: 998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.84 : 1,608.08 = 723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.84/1,608.08 = 723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.84x = 1,608.08 × 723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.84x = 1,162,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,641.84/1,164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.11

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