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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.09, 1,477.15 and 609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.09, 1,477.15 and 609.88 is: 914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.09 : 1,477.15 = 609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.09/1,477.15 = 609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.09x = 1,477.15 × 609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.09x = 900,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,885.40/985.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.52

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