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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.62, 1,480.13 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.62, 1,480.13 and 370.32 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.62 : 1,480.13 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.62/1,480.13 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.62x = 1,480.13 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.62x = 548,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,121.74/986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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