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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.14, 1,478.82 and 620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.14, 1,478.82 and 620.24 is: 931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.14 : 1,478.82 = 620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.14/1,478.82 = 620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.14x = 1,478.82 × 620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.14x = 917,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,223.32/985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.06

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