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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.95, 1,360.50 and 612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.95, 1,360.50 and 612.80 is: 845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.95 : 1,360.50 = 612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.95/1,360.50 = 612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.95x = 1,360.50 × 612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.95x = 833,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,707.60/985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.59

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