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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.46, 1,357.23 and 563.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.46, 1,357.23 and 563.87 is: 778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.46 : 1,357.23 = 563.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.46/1,357.23 = 563.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.46x = 1,357.23 × 563.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.46x = 765,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,294.49/983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.17

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