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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.49, 1,478.33 and 724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.49, 1,478.33 and 724.44 is: 1,085.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.49 : 1,478.33 = 724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.49/1,478.33 = 724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.49x = 1,478.33 × 724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.49x = 1,070,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,953.58/986.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.62

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