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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.89, 1,357.74 and 564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.89, 1,357.74 and 564.17 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.89 : 1,357.74 = 564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.89/1,357.74 = 564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.89x = 1,357.74 × 564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.89x = 765,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,999.57/983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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