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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.19, 1,359.78 and 631.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.19, 1,359.78 and 631.62 is: 871.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.19 : 1,359.78 = 631.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.19/1,359.78 = 631.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.19x = 1,359.78 × 631.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.19x = 858,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,864.24/985.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.78

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