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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.48, 1,475.36 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.48, 1,475.36 and 573.36 is: 858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.48 : 1,475.36 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.48/1,475.36 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.48x = 1,475.36 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.48x = 845,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,912.41/985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.38

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