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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.05, 1,475.75 and 737.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.05, 1,475.75 and 737.79 is: 1,105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.05 : 1,475.75 = 737.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.05/1,475.75 = 737.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.05x = 1,475.75 × 737.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.05x = 1,088,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,789.90/985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.31

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