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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.62, 1,358.73 and 689.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.62, 1,358.73 and 689.97 is: 951.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.62 : 1,358.73 = 689.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.62/1,358.73 = 689.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.62x = 1,358.73 × 689.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.62x = 937,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,482.94/985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.16

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