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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.06, 1,478.79 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.06, 1,478.79 and 369.90 is: 554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.06 : 1,478.79 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.06/1,478.79 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.06x = 1,478.79 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.06x = 547,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,004.42/986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.74

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