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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.32, 1,358.37 and 564.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.32, 1,358.37 and 564.69 is: 779.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.32 : 1,358.37 = 564.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.32/1,358.37 = 564.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.32x = 1,358.37 × 564.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.32x = 767,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,057.96/984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.28

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