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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.80, 1,358.80 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.80, 1,358.80 and 565.08 is: 779.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.80 : 1,358.80 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.80/1,358.80 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.80x = 1,358.80 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.80x = 767,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,830.70/984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.68

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