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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.34, 1,480.26 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.34, 1,480.26 and 370.62 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.34 : 1,480.26 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.34/1,480.26 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.34x = 1,480.26 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.34x = 548,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,613.96/986.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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