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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.52, 1,479 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.52, 1,479 and 601.04 is: 902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.52 : 1,479 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.52/1,479 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.52x = 1,479 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.52x = 888,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,938.16/985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.00

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