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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.04, 1,355.28 and 703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.04, 1,355.28 and 703.68 is: 970.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.04 : 1,355.28 = 703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.04/1,355.28 = 703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.04x = 1,355.28 × 703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.04x = 953,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,683.43/983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.14

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