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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.55, 1,477.30 and 957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.55, 1,477.30 and 957.36 is: 1,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.55 : 1,477.30 = 957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.55/1,477.30 = 957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.55x = 1,477.30 × 957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.55x = 1,414,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,307.93/986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.59

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