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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.76, 1,479.62 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.76, 1,479.62 and 337.24 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.76 : 1,479.62 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.76/1,479.62 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.76x = 1,479.62 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.76x = 498,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,987.05/986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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