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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.68, 1,360.48 and 671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.68, 1,360.48 and 671.36 is: 926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.68 : 1,360.48 = 671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.68/1,360.48 = 671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.68x = 1,360.48 × 671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.68x = 913,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,371.85/985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.64

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