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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.18, 1,479.98 and 575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.18, 1,479.98 and 575.45 is: 863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.18 : 1,479.98 = 575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.18/1,479.98 = 575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.18x = 1,479.98 × 575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.18x = 851,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,648.53/986.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.58

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