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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.37, 1,477.44 and 659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.37, 1,477.44 and 659.75 is: 989.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.37 : 1,477.44 = 659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.37/1,477.44 = 659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.37x = 1,477.44 × 659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.37x = 974,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,733.65/985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.21

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