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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.92, 1,359.75 and 737.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.92, 1,359.75 and 737.83 is: 1,017.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.92 : 1,359.75 = 737.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.92/1,359.75 = 737.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.92x = 1,359.75 × 737.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.92x = 1,003,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,260.65/985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.59

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