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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.80, 1,478.94 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.80, 1,478.94 and 369.94 is: 554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.80 : 1,478.94 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.80/1,478.94 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.80x = 1,478.94 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.80x = 547,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,119.06/986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.44

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