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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.85, 1,359.21 and 565.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.85, 1,359.21 and 565.25 is: 780.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.85 : 1,359.21 = 565.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.85/1,359.21 = 565.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.85x = 1,359.21 × 565.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.85x = 768,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,293.45/984.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.11

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