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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.05, 1,358.06 and 564.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.05, 1,358.06 and 564.29 is: 778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.05 : 1,358.06 = 564.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.05/1,358.06 = 564.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.05x = 1,358.06 × 564.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.05x = 766,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,340.25/984.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.76

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