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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.32, 1,479.02 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.32, 1,479.02 and 575.56 is: 863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.32 : 1,479.02 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.32/1,479.02 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.32x = 1,479.02 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.32x = 851,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,264.75/986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.07

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