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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.55, 1,358.65 and 565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.55, 1,358.65 and 565.09 is: 779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.55 : 1,358.65 = 565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.55/1,358.65 = 565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.55x = 1,358.65 × 565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.55x = 767,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,759.53/984.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.81

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