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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,479.67 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,479.67 and 369.95 is: 554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,479.67 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,479.67 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,479.67 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 547,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,395.59/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.84

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