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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.16, 1,479.24 and 370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.16, 1,479.24 and 370.02 is: 555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.16 : 1,479.24 = 370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.16/1,479.24 = 370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.16x = 1,479.24 × 370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.16x = 547,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,348.38/986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.03

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