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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.86, 1,478.28 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.86, 1,478.28 and 491.73 is: 737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.86 : 1,478.28 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.86/1,478.28 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.86x = 1,478.28 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.86x = 726,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,917.17/985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.34

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