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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.67, 1,479.87 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.67, 1,479.87 and 576 is: 863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.67 : 1,479.87 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.67/1,479.87 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.67x = 1,479.87 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.67x = 852,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,405.12/986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.92

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