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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,359.42 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,359.42 and 565.56 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,359.42 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,359.42 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,359.42 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 768,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,833.58/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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