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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.84, 1,359.15 and 565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.84, 1,359.15 and 565.29 is: 780.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.84 : 1,359.15 = 565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.84/1,359.15 = 565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.84x = 1,359.15 × 565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.84x = 768,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,311.08/984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.14

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