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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.95, 1,477.71 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.95, 1,477.71 and 594.72 is: 891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.95 : 1,477.71 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.95/1,477.71 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.95x = 1,477.71 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.95x = 878,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,823.69/985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.35

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