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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.50, 1,359.99 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.50, 1,359.99 and 675.54 is: 932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.50 : 1,359.99 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.50/1,359.99 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.50x = 1,359.99 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.50x = 918,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,727.64/985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.25

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