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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.97, 1,360.95 and 631.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.97, 1,360.95 and 631.95 is: 872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.97 : 1,360.95 = 631.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.97/1,360.95 = 631.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.97x = 1,360.95 × 631.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.97x = 860,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,056.09/985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.29

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