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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.02, 1,359.39 and 565.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.02, 1,359.39 and 565.51 is: 780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.02 : 1,359.39 = 565.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.02/1,359.39 = 565.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.02x = 1,359.39 × 565.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.02x = 768,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,745.24/985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.44

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