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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.50, 1,479.75 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.50, 1,479.75 and 337.24 is: 505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.50 : 1,479.75 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.50/1,479.75 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.50x = 1,479.75 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.50x = 499,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,030.89/986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.86

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