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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.56, 1,477.44 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.56, 1,477.44 and 600 is: 899.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.56 : 1,477.44 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.56/1,477.44 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.56x = 1,477.44 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.56x = 886,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,464/985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.45

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