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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.36, 1,360.20 and 675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.36, 1,360.20 and 675.04 is: 931.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.36 : 1,360.20 = 675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.36/1,360.20 = 675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.36x = 1,360.20 × 675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.36x = 918,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,189.41/985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.83

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