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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.13, 1,474.82 and 597.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.13, 1,474.82 and 597.77 is: 894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.13 : 1,474.82 = 597.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.13/1,474.82 = 597.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.13x = 1,474.82 × 597.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.13x = 881,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,606.09/985.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.91

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