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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.76, 1,608.80 and 723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.76, 1,608.80 and 723.68 is: 998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.76 : 1,608.80 = 723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.76/1,608.80 = 723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.76x = 1,608.80 × 723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.76x = 1,164,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,256.38/1,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.71

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