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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.50, 1,359.81 and 612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.50, 1,359.81 and 612.36 is: 844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.50 : 1,359.81 = 612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.50/1,359.81 = 612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.50x = 1,359.81 × 612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.50x = 832,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,693.25/985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.94

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