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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.76, 1,360.84 and 636.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.76, 1,360.84 and 636.66 is: 878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.76 : 1,360.84 = 636.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.76/1,360.84 = 636.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.76x = 1,360.84 × 636.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.76x = 866,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,392.39/985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.91

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