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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.77, 1,359.59 and 735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.77, 1,359.59 and 735.62 is: 1,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.77 : 1,359.59 = 735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.77/1,359.59 = 735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.77x = 1,359.59 × 735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.77x = 1,000,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,131.12/985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.57

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