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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.36, 1,359.48 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.36, 1,359.48 and 636.24 is: 877.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.36 : 1,359.48 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.36/1,359.48 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.36x = 1,359.48 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.36x = 864,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,955.56/985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.81

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