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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.93, 1,608.76 and 723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.93, 1,608.76 and 723.94 is: 998.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.93 : 1,608.76 = 723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.93/1,608.76 = 723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.93x = 1,608.76 × 723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.93x = 1,164,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,642.60/1,165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.90

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