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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,477.08 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,477.08 and 497.52 is: 745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,477.08 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,477.08 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,477.08 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 734,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,876.84/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.28

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