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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,475.82 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,475.82 and 599.76 is: 898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,475.82 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,475.82 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,475.82 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 885,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,137.80/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.33

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