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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.38, 1,358.42 and 564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.38, 1,358.42 and 564.98 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.38 : 1,358.42 = 564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.38/1,358.42 = 564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.38x = 1,358.42 × 564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.38x = 767,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,470.51/984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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