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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.44, 1,477.08 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.44, 1,477.08 and 660 is: 989.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.44 : 1,477.08 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.44/1,477.08 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.44x = 1,477.08 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.44x = 974,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,872.80/985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.28

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