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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.72, 1,360.38 and 653.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.72, 1,360.38 and 653.58 is: 902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.72 : 1,360.38 = 653.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.72/1,360.38 = 653.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.72x = 1,360.38 × 653.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.72x = 889,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,117.16/985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.00

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