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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.23, 1,476.68 and 595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.23, 1,476.68 and 595.01 is: 891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.23 : 1,476.68 = 595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.23/1,476.68 = 595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.23x = 1,476.68 × 595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.23x = 878,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,639.37/985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.81

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