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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.92, 1,584.06 and 471.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.92, 1,584.06 and 471.14 is: 706.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.92 : 1,584.06 = 471.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.92/1,584.06 = 471.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.92x = 1,584.06 × 471.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.92x = 746,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,314.03/1,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.79

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