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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.14, 1,359.37 and 565.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.14, 1,359.37 and 565.51 is: 780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.14 : 1,359.37 = 565.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.14/1,359.37 = 565.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.14x = 1,359.37 × 565.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.14x = 768,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,737.33/985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.33

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