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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.86, 1,358 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.86, 1,358 and 564.44 is: 779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.86 : 1,358 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.86/1,358 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.86x = 1,358 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.86x = 766,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,509.52/983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.08

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