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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.74, 1,361.01 and 612.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.74, 1,361.01 and 612.89 is: 846.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.74 : 1,361.01 = 612.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.74/1,361.01 = 612.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.74x = 1,361.01 × 612.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.74x = 834,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,147.53/985.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.21

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