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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,479.69 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,479.69 and 499.50 is: 749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,479.69 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,479.69 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,479.69 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 739,105.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,105.16/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.43

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