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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.24, 1,479.64 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.24, 1,479.64 and 574.62 is: 862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.24 : 1,479.64 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.24/1,479.64 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.24x = 1,479.64 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.24x = 850,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,230.74/986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.09

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