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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,474.56 and 710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,474.56 and 710.16 is: 1,064.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,474.56 = 710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,474.56 = 710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,474.56 × 710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 1,047,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,173.53/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.20

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