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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.76, 1,359.08 and 570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.76, 1,359.08 and 570.76 is: 787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.76 : 1,359.08 = 570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.76/1,359.08 = 570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.76x = 1,359.08 × 570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.76x = 775,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,708.50/984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.71

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