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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.96, 1,360.56 and 566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.96, 1,360.56 and 566.32 is: 781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.96 : 1,360.56 = 566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.96/1,360.56 = 566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.96x = 1,360.56 × 566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.96x = 770,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,512.34/985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.48

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