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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.88, 1,360.43 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.88, 1,360.43 and 566.40 is: 781.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.88 : 1,360.43 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.88/1,360.43 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.88x = 1,360.43 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.88x = 770,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,551.95/985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.59

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