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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,477.44 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,477.44 and 699.12 is: 1,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,477.44 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,477.44 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,477.44 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 1,032,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,907.85/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.15

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