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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.36, 1,357.05 and 704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.36, 1,357.05 and 704.10 is: 970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.36 : 1,357.05 = 704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.36/1,357.05 = 704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.36x = 1,357.05 × 704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.36x = 955,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,504.06/984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.69

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