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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.16, 1,477.76 and 661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.16, 1,477.76 and 661.16 is: 991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.16 : 1,477.76 = 661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.16/1,477.76 = 661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.16x = 1,477.76 × 661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.16x = 977,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,035.80/985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.75

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