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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.44, 1,359.73 and 565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.44, 1,359.73 and 565.72 is: 780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.44 : 1,359.73 = 565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.44/1,359.73 = 565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.44x = 1,359.73 × 565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.44x = 769,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,226.46/985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.59

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