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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.64, 1,479.22 and 523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.64, 1,479.22 and 523.84 is: 785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.64 : 1,479.22 = 523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.64/1,479.22 = 523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.64x = 1,479.22 × 523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.64x = 774,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,874.60/986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.37

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