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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.80, 1,479.06 and 369.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.80, 1,479.06 and 369.57 is: 554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.80 : 1,479.06 = 369.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.80/1,479.06 = 369.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.80x = 1,479.06 × 369.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.80x = 546,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,616.20/985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.49

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