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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.41, 1,479.11 and 523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.41, 1,479.11 and 523.08 is: 785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.41 : 1,479.11 = 523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.41/1,479.11 = 523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.41x = 1,479.11 × 523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.41x = 773,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,690.24/985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.15

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