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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.79, 1,360.96 and 654.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.79, 1,360.96 and 654.67 is: 903.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.79 : 1,360.96 = 654.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.79/1,360.96 = 654.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.79x = 1,360.96 × 654.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.79x = 890,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,976.41/985.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.82

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