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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.28, 1,359.71 and 565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.28, 1,359.71 and 565.70 is: 780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.28 : 1,359.71 = 565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.28/1,359.71 = 565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.28x = 1,359.71 × 565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.28x = 769,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,185.12/985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.68

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