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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.10, 1,479.22 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.10, 1,479.22 and 255.75 is: 383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.10 : 1,479.22 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.10/1,479.22 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.10x = 1,479.22 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.10x = 378,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,309.88/986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.64

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