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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.59, 1,479.68 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.59, 1,479.68 and 370.28 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.59 : 1,479.68 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.59/1,479.68 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.59x = 1,479.68 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.59x = 547,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,895.51/986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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