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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.03, 1,476.69 and 693.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.03, 1,476.69 and 693.83 is: 1,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.03 : 1,476.69 = 693.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.03/1,476.69 = 693.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.03x = 1,476.69 × 693.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.03x = 1,024,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,571.82/986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.09

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