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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.77, 1,480.05 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.77, 1,480.05 and 362.16 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.77 : 1,480.05 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.77/1,480.05 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.77x = 1,480.05 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.77x = 536,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,014.91/986.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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