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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.32, 1,479.93 and 370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.32, 1,479.93 and 370.07 is: 555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.32 : 1,479.93 = 370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.32/1,479.93 = 370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.32x = 1,479.93 × 370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.32x = 547,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,677.70/986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.27

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