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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.60, 1,476.12 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.60, 1,476.12 and 600.16 is: 898.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.60 : 1,476.12 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.60/1,476.12 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.60x = 1,476.12 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.60x = 885,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,908.18/985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.85

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