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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.46, 1,358.81 and 564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.46, 1,358.81 and 564.94 is: 779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.46 : 1,358.81 = 564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.46/1,358.81 = 564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.46x = 1,358.81 × 564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.46x = 767,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,646.12/984.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.76

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