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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.13, 1,359.01 and 649.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.13, 1,359.01 and 649.38 is: 895.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.13 : 1,359.01 = 649.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.13/1,359.01 = 649.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.13x = 1,359.01 × 649.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.13x = 882,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,519.82/985.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.84

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