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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.52, 1,358.52 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.52, 1,358.52 and 564.96 is: 779.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.52 : 1,358.52 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.52/1,358.52 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.52x = 1,358.52 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.52x = 767,509.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,509.46/984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.58

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