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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.23, 1,359.87 and 631.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.23, 1,359.87 and 631.11 is: 871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.23 : 1,359.87 = 631.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.23/1,359.87 = 631.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.23x = 1,359.87 × 631.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.23x = 858,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,227.56/985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.09

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