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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.57, 1,479.79 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.57, 1,479.79 and 370.22 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.57 : 1,479.79 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.57/1,479.79 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.57x = 1,479.79 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.57x = 547,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,840.92/986.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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