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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.67, 1,478.66 and 523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.67, 1,478.66 and 523.76 is: 784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.67 : 1,478.66 = 523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.67/1,478.66 = 523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.67x = 1,478.66 × 523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.67x = 774,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,452.95/986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.92

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