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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,479.96 and 700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,479.96 and 700.38 is: 1,050.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,479.96 = 700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,479.96 = 700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,479.96 × 700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 1,036,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,534.38/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.63

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