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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.86, 1,477.80 and 660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.86, 1,477.80 and 660.48 is: 990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.86 : 1,477.80 = 660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.86/1,477.80 = 660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.86x = 1,477.80 × 660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.86x = 976,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,057.34/985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.06

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