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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.44, 1,358.87 and 736.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.44, 1,358.87 and 736.37 is: 1,015.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.44 : 1,358.87 = 736.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.44/1,358.87 = 736.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.44x = 1,358.87 × 736.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.44x = 1,000,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,620.63/985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.40

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