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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.21, 1,477.72 and 498.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.21, 1,477.72 and 498.00 is: 746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.21 : 1,477.72 = 498.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.21/1,477.72 = 498.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.21x = 1,477.72 × 498.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.21x = 735,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,901.01/985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.95

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