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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.25, 1,359.72 and 565.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.25, 1,359.72 and 565.61 is: 780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.25 : 1,359.72 = 565.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.25/1,359.72 = 565.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.25x = 1,359.72 × 565.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.25x = 769,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,064.43/985.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.58

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