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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,359.83 and 736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,359.83 and 736.20 is: 1,016.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,359.83 = 736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,359.83 = 736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,359.83 × 736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 1,001,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,114.38/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.03

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