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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,479.30 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,479.30 and 370.08 is: 555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,479.30 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,479.30 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,479.30 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 547,459.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,459.34/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.01

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