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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.76, 1,478.61 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.76, 1,478.61 and 663.18 is: 994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.76 : 1,478.61 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.76/1,478.61 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.76x = 1,478.61 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.76x = 980,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,584.58/985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.75

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