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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.41, 1,358.48 and 564.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.41, 1,358.48 and 564.83 is: 779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.41 : 1,358.48 = 564.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.41/1,358.48 = 564.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.41x = 1,358.48 × 564.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.41x = 767,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,310.26/984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.46

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