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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.84, 1,476.33 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.84, 1,476.33 and 619.72 is: 928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.84 : 1,476.33 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.84/1,476.33 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.84x = 1,476.33 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.84x = 914,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,911.23/985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.05

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