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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.36, 1,359.87 and 612.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.36, 1,359.87 and 612.61 is: 845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.36 : 1,359.87 = 612.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.36/1,359.87 = 612.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.36x = 1,359.87 × 612.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.36x = 833,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,069.96/985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.45

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