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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.23, 1,479.31 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.23, 1,479.31 and 369.96 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.23 : 1,479.31 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.23/1,479.31 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.23x = 1,479.31 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.23x = 547,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,285.53/986.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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