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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.91, 1,473.84 and 710.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.91, 1,473.84 and 710.55 is: 1,064.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.91 : 1,473.84 = 710.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.91/1,473.84 = 710.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.91x = 1,473.84 × 710.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.91x = 1,047,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,237.01/983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.36

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