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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.96, 1,360.68 and 846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.96, 1,360.68 and 846.64 is: 1,168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.96 : 1,360.68 = 846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.96/1,360.68 = 846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.96x = 1,360.68 × 846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.96x = 1,152,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,006.12/985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.41

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