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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,476.90 and 768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,476.90 and 768.60 is: 1,150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,476.90 = 768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,476.90 = 768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,476.90 × 768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 1,135,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,145.34/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.80

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