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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.41, 1,476.09 and 712.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.41, 1,476.09 and 712.05 is: 1,066.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.41 : 1,476.09 = 712.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.41/1,476.09 = 712.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.41x = 1,476.09 × 712.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.41x = 1,051,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,049.88/985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.61

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