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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.10, 1,477.80 and 497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.10, 1,477.80 and 497.94 is: 746.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.10 : 1,477.80 = 497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.10/1,477.80 = 497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.10x = 1,477.80 × 497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.10x = 735,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,855.73/986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.23

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