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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.89, 1,359.17 and 565.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.89, 1,359.17 and 565.23 is: 780.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.89 : 1,359.17 = 565.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.89/1,359.17 = 565.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.89x = 1,359.17 × 565.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.89x = 768,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,240.83/984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.03

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