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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.02, 1,358.44 and 700.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.02, 1,358.44 and 700.87 is: 966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.02 : 1,358.44 = 700.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.02/1,358.44 = 700.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.02x = 1,358.44 × 700.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.02x = 952,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,089.84/985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.57

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