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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.60, 1,357.44 and 564.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.60, 1,357.44 and 564.10 is: 778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.60 : 1,357.44 = 564.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.60/1,357.44 = 564.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.60x = 1,357.44 × 564.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.60x = 765,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,726.40/983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.49

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