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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.23, 1,476.60 and 523.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.23, 1,476.60 and 523.23 is: 784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.23 : 1,476.60 = 523.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.23/1,476.60 = 523.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.23x = 1,476.60 × 523.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.23x = 772,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,598.80/985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.18

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