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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.83, 1,359.27 and 565.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.83, 1,359.27 and 565.25 is: 780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.83 : 1,359.27 = 565.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.83/1,359.27 = 565.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.83x = 1,359.27 × 565.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.83x = 768,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,320.57/984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.16

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