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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.59, 1,359.99 and 654.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.59, 1,359.99 and 654.57 is: 903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.59 : 1,359.99 = 654.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.59/1,359.99 = 654.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.59x = 1,359.99 × 654.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.59x = 890,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,208.65/985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.22

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