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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.78, 1,480.25 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.78, 1,480.25 and 293.40 is: 440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.78 : 1,480.25 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.78/1,480.25 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.78x = 1,480.25 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.78x = 434,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,306.08/986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.12

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