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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.77, 1,360.43 and 566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.77, 1,360.43 and 566.26 is: 781.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.77 : 1,360.43 = 566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.77/1,360.43 = 566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.77x = 1,360.43 × 566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.77x = 770,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,347.46/985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.47

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