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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.21, 1,473.32 and 709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.21, 1,473.32 and 709.02 is: 1,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.21 : 1,473.32 = 709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.21/1,473.32 = 709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.21x = 1,473.32 × 709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.21x = 1,044,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,615.12/983.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.46

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