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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.26, 1,477.44 and 574.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.26, 1,477.44 and 574.54 is: 861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.26 : 1,477.44 = 574.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.26/1,477.44 = 574.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.26x = 1,477.44 × 574.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.26x = 848,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,852.99/985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.55

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