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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.82, 1,476.90 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.82, 1,476.90 and 497.70 is: 745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.82 : 1,476.90 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.82/1,476.90 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.82x = 1,476.90 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.82x = 735,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,053.13/985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.63

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