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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.61, 1,358.71 and 564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.61, 1,358.71 and 564.92 is: 779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.61 : 1,358.71 = 564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.61/1,358.71 = 564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.61x = 1,358.71 × 564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.61x = 767,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,564.44/984.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.56

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