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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.49, 1,358.48 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.49, 1,358.48 and 564.80 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.49 : 1,358.48 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.49/1,358.48 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.49x = 1,358.48 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.49x = 767,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,264.12/984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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