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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.97, 1,360.23 and 691.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.97, 1,360.23 and 691.43 is: 953.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.97 : 1,360.23 = 691.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.97/1,360.23 = 691.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.97x = 1,360.23 × 691.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.97x = 940,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,500.37/985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.89

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