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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.82, 1,479.29 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.82, 1,479.29 and 369.95 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.82 : 1,479.29 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.82/1,479.29 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.82x = 1,479.29 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.82x = 547,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,254.09/985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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