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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.28, 1,476.68 and 522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.28, 1,476.68 and 522.76 is: 783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.28 : 1,476.68 = 522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.28/1,476.68 = 522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.28x = 1,476.68 × 522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.28x = 771,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,949.24/985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.48

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