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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.93, 1,360.68 and 687.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.93, 1,360.68 and 687.61 is: 948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.93 : 1,360.68 = 687.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.93/1,360.68 = 687.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.93x = 1,360.68 × 687.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.93x = 935,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,619.71/985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.97

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