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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.52, 1,477.32 and 823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.52, 1,477.32 and 823.52 is: 1,234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.52 : 1,477.32 = 823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.52/1,477.32 = 823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.52x = 1,477.32 × 823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.52x = 1,216,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,602.57/985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.48

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