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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.98, 1,356.45 and 958.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.98, 1,356.45 and 958.64 is: 1,318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.98 : 1,356.45 = 958.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.98/1,356.45 = 958.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.98x = 1,356.45 × 958.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.98x = 1,300,346.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,346.23/985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.84

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