Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985, 1,358.29 and 648.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 985, 1,358.29 and 648.99 is: 894.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985 : 1,358.29 = 648.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985/1,358.29 = 648.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985x = 1,358.29 × 648.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985x = 881,516.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 881,516.63/985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894.94
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