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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,360.08 and 690.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,360.08 and 690.66 is: 953.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,360.08 = 690.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,360.08 = 690.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,360.08 × 690.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 939,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,352.85/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.35

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