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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,479.36 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,479.36 and 553.04 is: 829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,479.36 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,479.36 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,479.36 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 818,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,145.25/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.58

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