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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.75, 1,584.17 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.75, 1,584.17 and 470.93 is: 706.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.75 : 1,584.17 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.75/1,584.17 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.75x = 1,584.17 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.75x = 746,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,033.18/1,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.64

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