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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.64, 1,477.26 and 551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.64, 1,477.26 and 551.58 is: 825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.64 : 1,477.26 = 551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.64/1,477.26 = 551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.64x = 1,477.26 × 551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.64x = 814,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,827.07/986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.86

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