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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.28, 1,480.01 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.28, 1,480.01 and 524.40 is: 786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.28 : 1,480.01 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.28/1,480.01 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.28x = 1,480.01 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.28x = 776,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,117.24/986.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.91

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