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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.02, 1,478.79 and 369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.02, 1,478.79 and 369.61 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.02 : 1,478.79 = 369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.02/1,478.79 = 369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.02x = 1,478.79 × 369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.02x = 546,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,575.57/986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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