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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.16, 1,359.22 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.16, 1,359.22 and 571.08 is: 787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.16 : 1,359.22 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.16/1,359.22 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.16x = 1,359.22 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.16x = 776,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,223.36/985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.92

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