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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.00, 1,476.71 and 707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.00, 1,476.71 and 707.63 is: 1,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.00 : 1,476.71 = 707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.00/1,476.71 = 707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.00x = 1,476.71 × 707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.00x = 1,044,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,956.03/986.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.80

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