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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.12, 1,358.04 and 689.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.12, 1,358.04 and 689.47 is: 950.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.12 : 1,358.04 = 689.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.12/1,358.04 = 689.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.12x = 1,358.04 × 689.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.12x = 936,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,327.84/985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.47

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