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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.52, 1,359.18 and 702.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.52, 1,359.18 and 702.90 is: 969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.52 : 1,359.18 = 702.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.52/1,359.18 = 702.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.52x = 1,359.18 × 702.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.52x = 955,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,367.62/985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.40

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