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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.96, 1,359.11 and 565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.96, 1,359.11 and 565.33 is: 780.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.96 : 1,359.11 = 565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.96/1,359.11 = 565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.96x = 1,359.11 × 565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.96x = 768,338.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,338.86/984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.08

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