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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.70, 1,480.05 and 576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.70, 1,480.05 and 576.30 is: 864.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.70 : 1,480.05 = 576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.70/1,480.05 = 576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.70x = 1,480.05 × 576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.70x = 852,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,952.82/986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.45

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