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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.76, 1,360.42 and 691.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.76, 1,360.42 and 691.14 is: 953.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.76 : 1,360.42 = 691.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.76/1,360.42 = 691.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.76x = 1,360.42 × 691.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.76x = 940,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,240.68/985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.82

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