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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.19, 1,359.09 and 630.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.19, 1,359.09 and 630.93 is: 870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.19 : 1,359.09 = 630.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.19/1,359.09 = 630.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.19x = 1,359.09 × 630.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.19x = 857,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,490.65/985.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.39

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