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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.79, 1,479.76 and 524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.79, 1,479.76 and 524.46 is: 786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.79 : 1,479.76 = 524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.79/1,479.76 = 524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.79x = 1,479.76 × 524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.79x = 776,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,071.11/986.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.46

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