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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.30, 1,477.86 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.30, 1,477.86 and 574.18 is: 861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.30 : 1,477.86 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.30/1,477.86 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.30x = 1,477.86 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.30x = 848,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,551.81/985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.21

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