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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.75, 1,357.59 and 564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.75, 1,357.59 and 564.22 is: 778.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.75 : 1,357.59 = 564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.75/1,357.59 = 564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.75x = 1,357.59 × 564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.75x = 765,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,982.30/983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.64

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