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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,358.08 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,358.08 and 564.50 is: 779.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,358.08 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,358.08 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,358.08 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 766,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,636.16/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.04

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