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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.81, 1,358.87 and 565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.81, 1,358.87 and 565.10 is: 779.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.81 : 1,358.87 = 565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.81/1,358.87 = 565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.81x = 1,358.87 × 565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.81x = 767,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,887.82/984.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.73

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