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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,357.68 and 564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,357.68 and 564.14 is: 778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,357.68 = 564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,357.68 = 564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,357.68 × 564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 765,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,914.81/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.31

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