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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.10, 1,474.80 and 695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.10, 1,474.80 and 695.20 is: 1,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.10 : 1,474.80 = 695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.10/1,474.80 = 695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.10x = 1,474.80 × 695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.10x = 1,025,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,280.96/984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.85

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