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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.86, 1,476.23 and 956.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.86, 1,476.23 and 956.65 is: 1,432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.86 : 1,476.23 = 956.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.86/1,476.23 = 956.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.86x = 1,476.23 × 956.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.86x = 1,412,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,228.05/985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.48

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