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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.81, 1,360.46 and 566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.81, 1,360.46 and 566.28 is: 781.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.81 : 1,360.46 = 566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.81/1,360.46 = 566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.81x = 1,360.46 × 566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.81x = 770,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,400.58/985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.49

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