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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.97, 1,359.99 and 632.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.97, 1,359.99 and 632.00 is: 871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.97 : 1,359.99 = 632.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.97/1,359.99 = 632.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.97x = 1,359.99 × 632.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.97x = 859,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,517.08/985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.75

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