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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.60, 1,360.64 and 710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.60, 1,360.64 and 710.40 is: 980.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.60 : 1,360.64 = 710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.60/1,360.64 = 710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.60x = 1,360.64 × 710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.60x = 966,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,598.66/985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.72

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