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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,478.39 and 780.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,478.39 and 780.30 is: 1,169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,478.39 = 780.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,478.39 = 780.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,478.39 × 780.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 1,153,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,583.82/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.28

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