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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.92, 1,479.53 and 524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.92, 1,479.53 and 524.03 is: 786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.92 : 1,479.53 = 524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.92/1,479.53 = 524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.92x = 1,479.53 × 524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.92x = 775,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,308.09/985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.38

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