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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.60, 1,358.08 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.60, 1,358.08 and 691.20 is: 952.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.60 : 1,358.08 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.60/1,358.08 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.60x = 1,358.08 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.60x = 938,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,704.90/985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.42

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