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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.42, 1,360.44 and 654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.42, 1,360.44 and 654.30 is: 903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.42 : 1,360.44 = 654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.42/1,360.44 = 654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.42x = 1,360.44 × 654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.42x = 890,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,135.89/985.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.31

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