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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.61, 1,358.69 and 653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.61, 1,358.69 and 653.46 is: 900.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.61 : 1,358.69 = 653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.61/1,358.69 = 653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.61x = 1,358.69 × 653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.61x = 887,846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,846.30/985.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.81

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