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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.17, 1,479.24 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.17, 1,479.24 and 292.84 is: 439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.17 : 1,479.24 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.17/1,479.24 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.17x = 1,479.24 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.17x = 433,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,180.64/986.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.26

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