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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.84, 1,358 and 798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.84, 1,358 and 798.82 is: 1,100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.84 : 1,358 = 798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.84/1,358 = 798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.84x = 1,358 × 798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.84x = 1,084,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,797.56/985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.38

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