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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.10, 1,476.16 and 659.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.10, 1,476.16 and 659.89 is: 988.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.10 : 1,476.16 = 659.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.10/1,476.16 = 659.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.10x = 1,476.16 × 659.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.10x = 974,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,103.22/985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.84

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