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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.34, 1,359.66 and 612.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.34, 1,359.66 and 612.38 is: 845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.34 : 1,359.66 = 612.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.34/1,359.66 = 612.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.34x = 1,359.66 × 612.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.34x = 832,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,628.59/985.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.02

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