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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.28, 1,359.72 and 612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.28, 1,359.72 and 612.30 is: 844.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.28 : 1,359.72 = 612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.28/1,359.72 = 612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.28x = 1,359.72 × 612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.28x = 832,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,556.56/985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.99

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