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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,358.23 and 564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,358.23 and 564.72 is: 779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,358.23 = 564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,358.23 = 564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,358.23 × 564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 767,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,018.23/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.42

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