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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.05, 1,359.35 and 536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.05, 1,359.35 and 536.92 is: 740.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.05 : 1,359.35 = 536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.05/1,359.35 = 536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.05x = 1,359.35 × 536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.05x = 729,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,860.26/985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.94

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