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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.48, 1,359.04 and 701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.48, 1,359.04 and 701.08 is: 967.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.48 : 1,359.04 = 701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.48/1,359.04 = 701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.48x = 1,359.04 × 701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.48x = 952,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,795.66/984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.81

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