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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,476.88 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,476.88 and 498.24 is: 746.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,476.88 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,476.88 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,476.88 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 735,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,840.69/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.26

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