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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.75, 1,357.70 and 569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.75, 1,357.70 and 569.75 is: 786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.75 : 1,357.70 = 569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.75/1,357.70 = 569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.75x = 1,357.70 × 569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.75x = 773,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,549.58/983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.33

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