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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.13, 1,479.60 and 499.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.13, 1,479.60 and 499.05 is: 748.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.13 : 1,479.60 = 499.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.13/1,479.60 = 499.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.13x = 1,479.60 × 499.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.13x = 738,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,394.38/986.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.78

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