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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.86, 1,360.74 and 612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.86, 1,360.74 and 612.62 is: 845.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.86 : 1,360.74 = 612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.86/1,360.74 = 612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.86x = 1,360.74 × 612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.86x = 833,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,616.54/985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.57

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