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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.59, 1,357.47 and 564.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.59, 1,357.47 and 564.01 is: 778.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.59 : 1,357.47 = 564.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.59/1,357.47 = 564.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.59x = 1,357.47 × 564.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.59x = 765,619.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,619.87/983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.40

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