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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.15, 1,479.23 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.15, 1,479.23 and 245.77 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.15 : 1,479.23 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.15/1,479.23 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.15x = 1,479.23 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.15x = 363,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,550.36/986.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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