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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.60, 1,480.08 and 569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.60, 1,480.08 and 569.72 is: 854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.60 : 1,480.08 = 569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.60/1,480.08 = 569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.60x = 1,480.08 × 569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.60x = 843,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,231.18/986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.68

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