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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.57, 1,360.29 and 565.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.57, 1,360.29 and 565.99 is: 781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.57 : 1,360.29 = 565.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.57/1,360.29 = 565.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.57x = 1,360.29 × 565.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.57x = 769,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,909.26/985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.18

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