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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.19, 1,476.16 and 725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.19, 1,476.16 and 725.72 is: 1,087.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.19 : 1,476.16 = 725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.19/1,476.16 = 725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.19x = 1,476.16 × 725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.19x = 1,071,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,269.64/985.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.38

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