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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.26, 1,479.26 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.26, 1,479.26 and 292.91 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.26 : 1,479.26 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.26/1,479.26 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.26x = 1,479.26 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.26x = 433,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,293.74/986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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