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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.06, 1,478.09 and 656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.06, 1,478.09 and 656.22 is: 984.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.06 : 1,478.09 = 656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.06/1,478.09 = 656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.06x = 1,478.09 × 656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.06x = 969,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,948.94/985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.66

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