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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.01, 1,359.31 and 565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.01, 1,359.31 and 565.43 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.01 : 1,359.31 = 565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.01/1,359.31 = 565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.01x = 1,359.31 × 565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.01x = 768,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,593.56/985.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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