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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.73, 1,479.93 and 361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.73, 1,479.93 and 361.90 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.73 : 1,479.93 = 361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.73/1,479.93 = 361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.73x = 1,479.93 × 361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.73x = 535,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,582.97/986.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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