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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.10, 1,479.06 and 499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.10, 1,479.06 and 499.48 is: 749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.10 : 1,479.06 = 499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.10/1,479.06 = 499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.10x = 1,479.06 × 499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.10x = 738,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,760.89/986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.17

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