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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.26, 1,477.49 and 574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.26, 1,477.49 and 574.55 is: 860.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.26 : 1,477.49 = 574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.26/1,477.49 = 574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.26x = 1,477.49 × 574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.26x = 848,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,891.88/986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.72

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