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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.86, 1,479.06 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.86, 1,479.06 and 804.96 is: 1,207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.86 : 1,479.06 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.86/1,479.06 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.86x = 1,479.06 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.86x = 1,190,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,584.14/985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.66

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