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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.31, 1,359.58 and 565.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.31, 1,359.58 and 565.67 is: 780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.31 : 1,359.58 = 565.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.31/1,359.58 = 565.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.31x = 1,359.58 × 565.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.31x = 769,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,073.62/985.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.54

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