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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.60, 1,480.80 and 499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.60, 1,480.80 and 499.99 is: 750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.60 : 1,480.80 = 499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.60/1,480.80 = 499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.60x = 1,480.80 × 499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.60x = 740,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,381.49/986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.44

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