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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.46, 1,357.19 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.46, 1,357.19 and 563.88 is: 778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.46 : 1,357.19 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.46/1,357.19 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.46x = 1,357.19 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.46x = 765,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,282.69/983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.16

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