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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.76, 1,584.48 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.76, 1,584.48 and 470.94 is: 706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.76 : 1,584.48 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.76/1,584.48 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.76x = 1,584.48 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.76x = 746,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,195.01/1,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.78

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