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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.06, 1,476.37 and 498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.06, 1,476.37 and 498.25 is: 746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.06 : 1,476.37 = 498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.06/1,476.37 = 498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.06x = 1,476.37 × 498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.06x = 735,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,601.35/985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.76

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