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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,479.88 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,479.88 and 554.04 is: 831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,479.88 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,479.88 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,479.88 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 819,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,916.88/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.07

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