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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.91, 1,476.43 and 725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.91, 1,476.43 and 725.30 is: 1,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.91 : 1,476.43 = 725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.91/1,476.43 = 725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.91x = 1,476.43 × 725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.91x = 1,070,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,854.68/985.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.16

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