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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.82, 1,480.88 and 601.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.82, 1,480.88 and 601.34 is: 903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.82 : 1,480.88 = 601.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.82/1,480.88 = 601.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.82x = 1,480.88 × 601.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.82x = 890,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,506.48/985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.32

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