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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.11, 1,477.24 and 522.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.11, 1,477.24 and 522.79 is: 783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.11 : 1,477.24 = 522.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.11/1,477.24 = 522.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.11x = 1,477.24 × 522.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.11x = 772,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,281.30/985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.95

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