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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.55, 1,360.74 and 691.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.55, 1,360.74 and 691.21 is: 954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.55 : 1,360.74 = 691.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.55/1,360.74 = 691.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.55x = 1,360.74 × 691.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.55x = 940,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,557.10/985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.35

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