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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.40, 1,360.36 and 654.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.40, 1,360.36 and 654.38 is: 903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.40 : 1,360.36 = 654.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.40/1,360.36 = 654.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.40x = 1,360.36 × 654.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.40x = 890,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,192.38/985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.38

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