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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.56, 1,356.92 and 563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.56, 1,356.92 and 563.84 is: 777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.56 : 1,356.92 = 563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.56/1,356.92 = 563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.56x = 1,356.92 × 563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.56x = 765,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,085.77/983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.87

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