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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.68, 1,360.24 and 587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.68, 1,360.24 and 587.28 is: 810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.68 : 1,360.24 = 587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.68/1,360.24 = 587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.68x = 1,360.24 × 587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.68x = 798,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,841.75/985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.45

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