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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.06, 1,356.78 and 722.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.06, 1,356.78 and 722.62 is: 995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.06 : 1,356.78 = 722.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.06/1,356.78 = 722.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.06x = 1,356.78 × 722.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.06x = 980,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,436.36/985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.31

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