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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.76, 1,476.71 and 574.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.76, 1,476.71 and 574.03 is: 859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.76 : 1,476.71 = 574.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.76/1,476.71 = 574.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.76x = 1,476.71 × 574.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.76x = 847,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,675.84/985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.92

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