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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.60, 1,360.26 and 612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.60, 1,360.26 and 612.52 is: 845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.60 : 1,360.26 = 612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.60/1,360.26 = 612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.60x = 1,360.26 × 612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.60x = 833,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,186.46/985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.36

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