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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.74, 1,360.38 and 566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.74, 1,360.38 and 566.22 is: 781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.74 : 1,360.38 = 566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.74/1,360.38 = 566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.74x = 1,360.38 × 566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.74x = 770,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,274.36/985.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.42

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