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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.04, 1,359.92 and 653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.04, 1,359.92 and 653.92 is: 902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.04 : 1,359.92 = 653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.04/1,359.92 = 653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.04x = 1,359.92 × 653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.04x = 889,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,278.89/985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.78

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