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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.80, 1,360.53 and 631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.80, 1,360.53 and 631.74 is: 871.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.80 : 1,360.53 = 631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.80/1,360.53 = 631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.80x = 1,360.53 × 631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.80x = 859,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,501.22/985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.88

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