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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.13, 1,479.56 and 438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.13, 1,479.56 and 438.39 is: 657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.13 : 1,479.56 = 438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.13/1,479.56 = 438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.13x = 1,479.56 × 438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.13x = 648,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,622.12/986.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.75

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