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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.23, 1,476.18 and 695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.23, 1,476.18 and 695.25 is: 1,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.23 : 1,476.18 = 695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.23/1,476.18 = 695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.23x = 1,476.18 × 695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.23x = 1,026,314.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,314.15/985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.70

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