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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,480.08 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,480.08 and 575.76 is: 863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,480.08 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,480.08 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,480.08 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 852,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,170.86/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.92

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