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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.12, 1,359.50 and 653.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.12, 1,359.50 and 653.65 is: 902.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.12 : 1,359.50 = 653.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.12/1,359.50 = 653.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.12x = 1,359.50 × 653.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.12x = 888,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,637.18/985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.06

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