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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.56, 1,479.48 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.56, 1,479.48 and 337.12 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.56 : 1,479.48 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.56/1,479.48 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.56x = 1,479.48 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.56x = 498,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,762.30/986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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