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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,476.26 and 497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,476.26 and 497.56 is: 745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,476.26 = 497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,476.26 = 497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,476.26 × 497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 734,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,527.93/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.65

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