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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.05, 1,478.62 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.05, 1,478.62 and 369.32 is: 553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.05 : 1,478.62 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.05/1,478.62 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.05x = 1,478.62 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.05x = 546,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,077.01/986.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.80

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