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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.41, 1,359.72 and 653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.41, 1,359.72 and 653.72 is: 902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.41 : 1,359.72 = 653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.41/1,359.72 = 653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.41x = 1,359.72 × 653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.41x = 888,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,869.36/985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.03

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