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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.16, 1,356.71 and 563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.16, 1,356.71 and 563.54 is: 777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.16 : 1,356.71 = 563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.16/1,356.71 = 563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.16x = 1,356.71 × 563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.16x = 764,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,550.75/983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.65

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