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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.16, 1,358.46 and 670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.16, 1,358.46 and 670.48 is: 924.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.16 : 1,358.46 = 670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.16/1,358.46 = 670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.16x = 1,358.46 × 670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.16x = 910,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,816.86/985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.53

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