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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.36, 1,476.60 and 877.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.36, 1,476.60 and 877.36 is: 1,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.36 : 1,476.60 = 877.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.36/1,476.60 = 877.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.36x = 1,476.60 × 877.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.36x = 1,295,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,509.78/985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.76

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