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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.36, 1,360.14 and 716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.36, 1,360.14 and 716.32 is: 988.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.36 : 1,360.14 = 716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.36/1,360.14 = 716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.36x = 1,360.14 × 716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.36x = 974,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,295.48/985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.77

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