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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985, 1,476.76 and 595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985, 1,476.76 and 595.14 is: 892.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985 : 1,476.76 = 595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985/1,476.76 = 595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985x = 1,476.76 × 595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985x = 878,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,878.95/985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.26

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