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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.77, 1,477.44 and 803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.77, 1,477.44 and 803.52 is: 1,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.77 : 1,477.44 = 803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.77/1,477.44 = 803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.77x = 1,477.44 × 803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.77x = 1,187,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,152.59/985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.29

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