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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.50, 1,477.14 and 790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.50, 1,477.14 and 790.58 is: 1,183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.50 : 1,477.14 = 790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.50/1,477.14 = 790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.50x = 1,477.14 × 790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.50x = 1,167,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,797.34/986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.78

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