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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.68, 1,358.85 and 565.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.68, 1,358.85 and 565.03 is: 779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.68 : 1,358.85 = 565.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.68/1,358.85 = 565.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.68x = 1,358.85 × 565.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.68x = 767,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,791.02/984.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.74

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