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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.93, 1,360.33 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.93, 1,360.33 and 670.64 is: 925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.93 : 1,360.33 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.93/1,360.33 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.93x = 1,360.33 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.93x = 912,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,283.23/985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.30

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