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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.21, 1,357.81 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.21, 1,357.81 and 564.48 is: 778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.21 : 1,357.81 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.21/1,357.81 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.21x = 1,357.81 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.21x = 766,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,456.59/984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.75

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