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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,360.48 and 766.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,360.48 and 766.64 is: 1,058.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,360.48 = 766.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,360.48 = 766.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,360.48 × 766.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 1,042,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,998.39/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.80

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