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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.61, 1,480.01 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.61, 1,480.01 and 370.76 is: 556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.61 : 1,480.01 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.61/1,480.01 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.61x = 1,480.01 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.61x = 548,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,728.51/986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.18

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