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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.51, 1,359.95 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.51, 1,359.95 and 612.48 is: 845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.51 : 1,359.95 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.51/1,359.95 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.51x = 1,359.95 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.51x = 832,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,944.41/985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.19

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