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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.92, 1,475.64 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.92, 1,475.64 and 619.92 is: 927.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.92 : 1,475.64 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.92/1,475.64 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.92x = 1,475.64 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.92x = 914,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,778.75/985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.84

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