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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.45, 1,359.77 and 565.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.45, 1,359.77 and 565.81 is: 780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.45 : 1,359.77 = 565.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.45/1,359.77 = 565.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.45x = 1,359.77 × 565.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.45x = 769,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,375.59/985.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.74

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