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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,476.50 and 574.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,476.50 and 574.11 is: 859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,476.50 = 574.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,476.50 = 574.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,476.50 × 574.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 847,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,670.54/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.51

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