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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.44, 1,475.76 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.44, 1,475.76 and 695.52 is: 1,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.44 : 1,475.76 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.44/1,475.76 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.44x = 1,475.76 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.44x = 1,026,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,420.60/985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.59

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