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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.02, 1,356.52 and 563.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.02, 1,356.52 and 563.35 is: 777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.02 : 1,356.52 = 563.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.02/1,356.52 = 563.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.02x = 1,356.52 × 563.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.02x = 764,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,195.54/983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.40

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