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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.23, 1,358.24 and 704.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.23, 1,358.24 and 704.97 is: 971.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.23 : 1,358.24 = 704.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.23/1,358.24 = 704.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.23x = 1,358.24 × 704.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.23x = 957,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,514.93/985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.87

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