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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,476.81 and 523.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,476.81 and 523.22 is: 783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,476.81 = 523.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,476.81 = 523.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,476.81 × 523.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 772,689.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,689.14/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.20

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