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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.64, 1,479.60 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.64, 1,479.60 and 499.44 is: 748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.64 : 1,479.60 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.64/1,479.60 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.64x = 1,479.60 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.64x = 738,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,971.42/986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.98

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