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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.64, 1,475.57 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.64, 1,475.57 and 598.28 is: 895.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.64 : 1,475.57 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.64/1,475.57 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.64x = 1,475.57 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.64x = 882,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,793.65/985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.66

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