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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.30, 1,359.90 and 612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.30, 1,359.90 and 612.44 is: 845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.30 : 1,359.90 = 612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.30/1,359.90 = 612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.30x = 1,359.90 × 612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.30x = 832,857.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,857.16/985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.28

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