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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.06, 1,477.96 and 523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.06, 1,477.96 and 523.18 is: 784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.06 : 1,477.96 = 523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.06/1,477.96 = 523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.06x = 1,477.96 × 523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.06x = 773,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,239.11/985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.97

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