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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.89, 1,359.10 and 564.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.89, 1,359.10 and 564.95 is: 779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.89 : 1,359.10 = 564.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.89/1,359.10 = 564.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.89x = 1,359.10 × 564.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.89x = 767,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,815.34/984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.60

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