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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.35, 1,358.51 and 564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.35, 1,358.51 and 564.75 is: 779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.35 : 1,358.51 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.35/1,358.51 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.35x = 1,358.51 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.35x = 767,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,216.64/984.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.41

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