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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.67, 1,479.24 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.67, 1,479.24 and 361.80 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.67 : 1,479.24 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.67/1,479.24 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.67x = 1,479.24 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.67x = 535,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,189.03/986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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