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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.80, 1,360.89 and 672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.80, 1,360.89 and 672.69 is: 928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.80 : 1,360.89 = 672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.80/1,360.89 = 672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.80x = 1,360.89 × 672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.80x = 915,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,457.09/985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.64

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