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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.48, 1,360.42 and 702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.48, 1,360.42 and 702.08 is: 969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.48 : 1,360.42 = 702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.48/1,360.42 = 702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.48x = 1,360.42 × 702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.48x = 955,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,123.67/985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.20

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