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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.08, 1,472.94 and 710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.08, 1,472.94 and 710.46 is: 1,065.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.08 : 1,472.94 = 710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.08/1,472.94 = 710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.08x = 1,472.94 × 710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.08x = 1,046,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,464.95/982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.56

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