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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,479.75 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,479.75 and 552.75 is: 829.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,479.75 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,479.75 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,479.75 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 817,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,931.81/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.11

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