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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,359.48 and 565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,359.48 and 565.50 is: 780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,359.48 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,359.48 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,359.48 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 768,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,785.94/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.43

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