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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,359.26 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,359.26 and 571 is: 787.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,359.26 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,359.26 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,359.26 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 776,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,137.46/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.89

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