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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.94, 1,360.83 and 613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.94, 1,360.83 and 613.20 is: 846.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.94 : 1,360.83 = 613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.94/1,360.83 = 613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.94x = 1,360.83 × 613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.94x = 834,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,464.91/985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.37

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