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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.17, 1,358.11 and 564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.17, 1,358.11 and 564.22 is: 778.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.17 : 1,358.11 = 564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.17/1,358.11 = 564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.17x = 1,358.11 × 564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.17x = 766,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,263.21/984.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.59

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