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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.18, 1,359.73 and 612.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.18, 1,359.73 and 612.31 is: 845.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.18 : 1,359.73 = 612.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.18/1,359.73 = 612.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.18x = 1,359.73 × 612.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.18x = 832,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,569.48/985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.10

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