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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.72, 1,479.30 and 795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.72, 1,479.30 and 795.64 is: 1,194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.72 : 1,479.30 = 795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.72/1,479.30 = 795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.72x = 1,479.30 × 795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.72x = 1,176,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,990.25/985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.04

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