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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985, 1,477.03 and 574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985, 1,477.03 and 574.26 is: 861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985 : 1,477.03 = 574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985/1,477.03 = 574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985x = 1,477.03 × 574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985x = 848,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,199.25/985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.12

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