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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,357.96 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,357.96 and 570 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,357.96 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,357.96 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,357.96 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 774,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,037.20/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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