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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.38, 1,359.75 and 565.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.38, 1,359.75 and 565.71 is: 780.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.38 : 1,359.75 = 565.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.38/1,359.75 = 565.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.38x = 1,359.75 × 565.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.38x = 769,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,224.17/985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.64

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