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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.46, 1,479.69 and 553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.46, 1,479.69 and 553.38 is: 830.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.46 : 1,479.69 = 553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.46/1,479.69 = 553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.46x = 1,479.69 × 553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.46x = 818,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,830.85/986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.07

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