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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.29, 1,356.57 and 563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.29, 1,356.57 and 563.36 is: 777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.29 : 1,356.57 = 563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.29/1,356.57 = 563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.29x = 1,356.57 × 563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.29x = 764,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,232.08/983.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.22

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