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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.00, 1,359.15 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.00, 1,359.15 and 607.08 is: 837.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.00 : 1,359.15 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.00/1,359.15 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.00x = 1,359.15 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.00x = 825,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,118.81/985.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.69

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