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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.42, 1,358.94 and 736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.42, 1,358.94 and 736.48 is: 1,015.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.42 : 1,358.94 = 736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.42/1,358.94 = 736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.42x = 1,358.94 × 736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.42x = 1,000,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,832.13/985.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.64

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