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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.92, 1,479.15 and 820.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.92, 1,479.15 and 820.50 is: 1,230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.92 : 1,479.15 = 820.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.92/1,479.15 = 820.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.92x = 1,479.15 × 820.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.92x = 1,213,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,642.58/985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.97

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