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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.77, 1,476.02 and 869.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.77, 1,476.02 and 869.00 is: 1,301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.77 : 1,476.02 = 869.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.77/1,476.02 = 869.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.77x = 1,476.02 × 869.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.77x = 1,282,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,656.17/985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.17

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