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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.43, 1,358.98 and 653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.43, 1,358.98 and 653.54 is: 901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.43 : 1,358.98 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.43/1,358.98 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.43x = 1,358.98 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.43x = 888,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,139.36/985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.27

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