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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.33, 1,358.36 and 564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.33, 1,358.36 and 564.68 is: 779.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.33 : 1,358.36 = 564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.33/1,358.36 = 564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.33x = 1,358.36 × 564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.33x = 767,029.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,029.11/984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.24

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