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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.26, 1,477.47 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.26, 1,477.47 and 437.14 is: 654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.26 : 1,477.47 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.26/1,477.47 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.26x = 1,477.47 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.26x = 645,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,861.24/986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.86

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