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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.09, 1,359.31 and 565.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.09, 1,359.31 and 565.42 is: 780.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.09 : 1,359.31 = 565.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.09/1,359.31 = 565.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.09x = 1,359.31 × 565.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.09x = 768,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,581.06/985.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.21

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