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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.53, 1,360.01 and 775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.53, 1,360.01 and 775.34 is: 1,069.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.53 : 1,360.01 = 775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.53/1,360.01 = 775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.53x = 1,360.01 × 775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.53x = 1,054,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,466.03/985.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.94

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