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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.09, 1,356.68 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.09, 1,356.68 and 563.44 is: 777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.09 : 1,356.68 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.09/1,356.68 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.09x = 1,356.68 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.09x = 764,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,407.78/983.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.56

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