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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,479.24 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,479.24 and 369.99 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,479.24 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,479.24 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,479.24 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 547,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,304.01/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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