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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.02, 1,479.03 and 553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.02, 1,479.03 and 553.48 is: 830.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.02 : 1,479.03 = 553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.02/1,479.03 = 553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.02x = 1,479.03 × 553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.02x = 818,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,618.61/986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.22

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