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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.30, 1,358.40 and 564.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.30, 1,358.40 and 564.77 is: 779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.30 : 1,358.40 = 564.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.30/1,358.40 = 564.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.30x = 1,358.40 × 564.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.30x = 767,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,184.32/984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.42

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