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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.22, 1,356.82 and 563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.22, 1,356.82 and 563.56 is: 777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.22 : 1,356.82 = 563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.22/1,356.82 = 563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.22x = 1,356.82 × 563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.22x = 764,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,649.48/983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.70

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