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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.66, 1,360.20 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.66, 1,360.20 and 566.06 is: 781.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.66 : 1,360.20 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.66/1,360.20 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.66x = 1,360.20 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.66x = 769,948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,948.01/985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.15

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