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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,358.16 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,358.16 and 570.24 is: 787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,358.16 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,358.16 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,358.16 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 774,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,477.16/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.07

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