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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.04, 1,478.52 and 620.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.04, 1,478.52 and 620.72 is: 931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.04 : 1,478.52 = 620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.04/1,478.52 = 620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.04x = 1,478.52 × 620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.04x = 917,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,746.93/985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.68

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