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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.81, 1,360.44 and 566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.81, 1,360.44 and 566.24 is: 781.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.81 : 1,360.44 = 566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.81/1,360.44 = 566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.81x = 1,360.44 × 566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.81x = 770,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,341.26/985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.43

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