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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.13, 1,478.93 and 569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.13, 1,478.93 and 569.79 is: 854.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.13 : 1,478.93 = 569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.13/1,478.93 = 569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.13x = 1,478.93 × 569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.13x = 842,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,676.68/986.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.53

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