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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.60, 1,358.70 and 565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.60, 1,358.70 and 565.02 is: 779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.60 : 1,358.70 = 565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.60/1,358.70 = 565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.60x = 1,358.70 × 565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.60x = 767,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,692.67/984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.70

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