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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,358.07 and 564.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,358.07 and 564.43 is: 778.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,358.07 = 564.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,358.07 = 564.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,358.07 × 564.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 766,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,535.45/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.97

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