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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.73, 1,360.53 and 654.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.73, 1,360.53 and 654.17 is: 902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.73 : 1,360.53 = 654.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.73/1,360.53 = 654.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.73x = 1,360.53 × 654.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.73x = 890,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,011.11/985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.90

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