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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.06, 1,476.35 and 498.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.06, 1,476.35 and 498.09 is: 745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.06 : 1,476.35 = 498.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.06/1,476.35 = 498.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.06x = 1,476.35 × 498.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.06x = 735,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,355.17/986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.75

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