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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.52, 1,476.36 and 768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.52, 1,476.36 and 768.08 is: 1,150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.52 : 1,476.36 = 768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.52/1,476.36 = 768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.52x = 1,476.36 × 768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.52x = 1,133,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,962.59/985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.62

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