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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.95, 1,359.07 and 565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.95, 1,359.07 and 565.27 is: 779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.95 : 1,359.07 = 565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.95/1,359.07 = 565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.95x = 1,359.07 × 565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.95x = 768,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,236.69/984.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.97

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