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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.56, 1,476.96 and 792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.56, 1,476.96 and 792.64 is: 1,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.56 : 1,476.96 = 792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.56/1,476.96 = 792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.56x = 1,476.96 × 792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.56x = 1,170,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,697.57/986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.65

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