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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985, 1,473.84 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985, 1,473.84 and 618.08 is: 924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985 : 1,473.84 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985/1,473.84 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985x = 1,473.84 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985x = 910,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,951.03/985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.82

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