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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.62, 1,360.98 and 631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.62, 1,360.98 and 631.77 is: 872.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.62 : 1,360.98 = 631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.62/1,360.98 = 631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.62x = 1,360.98 × 631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.62x = 859,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,826.33/985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.37

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