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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.67, 1,478.25 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.67, 1,478.25 and 575.46 is: 862.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.67 : 1,478.25 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.67/1,478.25 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.67x = 1,478.25 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.67x = 850,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,673.75/986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.17

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