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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.11, 1,478.84 and 292.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.11, 1,478.84 and 292.57 is: 438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.11 : 1,478.84 = 292.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.11/1,478.84 = 292.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.11x = 1,478.84 × 292.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.11x = 432,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,659.06/986.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.75

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