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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.37, 1,359.77 and 636.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.37, 1,359.77 and 636.06 is: 877.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.37 : 1,359.77 = 636.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.37/1,359.77 = 636.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.37x = 1,359.77 × 636.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.37x = 864,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,892.13/985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.73

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