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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.14, 1,479.50 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.14, 1,479.50 and 292.83 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.14 : 1,479.50 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.14/1,479.50 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.14x = 1,479.50 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.14x = 433,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,236.07/986.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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