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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.23, 1,477.81 and 574.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.23, 1,477.81 and 574.35 is: 860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.23 : 1,477.81 = 574.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.23/1,477.81 = 574.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.23x = 1,477.81 × 574.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.23x = 848,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,780.17/986.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.63

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