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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.75, 1,359.35 and 764.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.75, 1,359.35 and 764.62 is: 1,054.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.75 : 1,359.35 = 764.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.75/1,359.35 = 764.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.75x = 1,359.35 × 764.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.75x = 1,039,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,384.71/985.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.41

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