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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.01, 1,471.28 and 766.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.01, 1,471.28 and 766.31 is: 1,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.01 : 1,471.28 = 766.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.01/1,471.28 = 766.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.01x = 1,471.28 × 766.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.01x = 1,127,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,456.58/985.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.61

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