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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985, 1,359.48 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985, 1,359.48 and 571 is: 788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985 : 1,359.48 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985/1,359.48 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985x = 1,359.48 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985x = 776,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,263.08/985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.08

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