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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.04, 1,358.64 and 630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.04, 1,358.64 and 630.64 is: 869.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.04 : 1,358.64 = 630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.04/1,358.64 = 630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.04x = 1,358.64 × 630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.04x = 856,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,812.73/985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.83

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