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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.09, 1,358.16 and 564.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.09, 1,358.16 and 564.51 is: 779.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.09 : 1,358.16 = 564.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.09/1,358.16 = 564.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.09x = 1,358.16 × 564.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.09x = 766,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,694.90/984.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.09

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