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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.56, 1,358.56 and 736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.56, 1,358.56 and 736.50 is: 1,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.56 : 1,358.56 = 736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.56/1,358.56 = 736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.56x = 1,358.56 × 736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.56x = 1,000,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,579.44/985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.24

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