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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.35, 1,476.96 and 573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.35, 1,476.96 and 573.63 is: 859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.35 : 1,476.96 = 573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.35/1,476.96 = 573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.35x = 1,476.96 × 573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.35x = 847,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,228.56/985.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.83

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