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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.38, 1,358.39 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.38, 1,358.39 and 564.64 is: 779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.38 : 1,358.39 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.38/1,358.39 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.38x = 1,358.39 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.38x = 766,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,998.51/984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.17

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