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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,478.16 and 728.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,478.16 and 728.64 is: 1,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,478.16 = 728.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,478.16 = 728.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,478.16 × 728.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 1,077,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,046.50/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.90

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