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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.51, 1,360.08 and 565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.51, 1,360.08 and 565.98 is: 781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.51 : 1,360.08 = 565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.51/1,360.08 = 565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.51x = 1,360.08 × 565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.51x = 769,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,775.25/985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.09

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