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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.51, 1,360.01 and 565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.51, 1,360.01 and 565.87 is: 780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.51 : 1,360.01 = 565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.51/1,360.01 = 565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.51x = 1,360.01 × 565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.51x = 769,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,588.86/985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.90

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