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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.90, 1,360.09 and 566.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.90, 1,360.09 and 566.17 is: 781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.90 : 1,360.09 = 566.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.90/1,360.09 = 566.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.90x = 1,360.09 × 566.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.90x = 770,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,037.34/985.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.05

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