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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.83, 1,359.06 and 565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.83, 1,359.06 and 565.19 is: 779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.83 : 1,359.06 = 565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.83/1,359.06 = 565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.83x = 1,359.06 × 565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.83x = 768,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,127.12/984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.96

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