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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.10, 1,479.36 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.10, 1,479.36 and 553.56 is: 830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.10 : 1,479.36 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.10/1,479.36 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.10x = 1,479.36 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.10x = 818,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,914.52/986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.46

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