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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.21, 1,358.25 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.21, 1,358.25 and 564.60 is: 779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.21 : 1,358.25 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.21/1,358.25 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.21x = 1,358.25 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.21x = 766,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,867.95/984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.17

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