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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.52, 1,359.98 and 565.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.52, 1,359.98 and 565.90 is: 780.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.52 : 1,359.98 = 565.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.52/1,359.98 = 565.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.52x = 1,359.98 × 565.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.52x = 769,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,612.68/985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.92

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