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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.07, 1,476.39 and 692.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.07, 1,476.39 and 692.67 is: 1,037.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.07 : 1,476.39 = 692.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.07/1,476.39 = 692.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.07x = 1,476.39 × 692.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.07x = 1,022,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,651.06/986.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.10

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