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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.44, 1,360.02 and 653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.44, 1,360.02 and 653.75 is: 902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.44 : 1,360.02 = 653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.44/1,360.02 = 653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.44x = 1,360.02 × 653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.44x = 889,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,113.08/985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.25

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