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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.29, 1,477.40 and 712.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.29, 1,477.40 and 712.93 is: 1,067.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.29 : 1,477.40 = 712.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.29/1,477.40 = 712.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.29x = 1,477.40 × 712.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.29x = 1,053,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,282.78/986.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.92

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