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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.90, 1,358.19 and 704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.90, 1,358.19 and 704.64 is: 971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.90 : 1,358.19 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.90/1,358.19 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.90x = 1,358.19 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.90x = 957,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,035.00/984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.71

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