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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.51, 1,479.60 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.51, 1,479.60 and 369.90 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.51 : 1,479.60 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.51/1,479.60 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.51x = 1,479.60 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.51x = 547,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,304.04/986.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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