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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.25, 1,479.79 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.25, 1,479.79 and 369.87 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.25 : 1,479.79 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.25/1,479.79 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.25x = 1,479.79 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.25x = 547,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,325.88/986.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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