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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.36, 1,478 and 883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.36, 1,478 and 883.08 is: 1,323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.36 : 1,478 = 883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.36/1,478 = 883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.36x = 1,478 × 883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.36x = 1,305,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,192.24/986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.24

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