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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.56, 1,360.14 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.56, 1,360.14 and 636.12 is: 877.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.56 : 1,360.14 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.56/1,360.14 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.56x = 1,360.14 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.56x = 865,212.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,212.26/985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.89

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