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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.89, 1,359.86 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.89, 1,359.86 and 612.93 is: 845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.89 : 1,359.86 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.89/1,359.86 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.89x = 1,359.86 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.89x = 833,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,495.93/985.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.42

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