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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.82, 1,480.68 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.82, 1,480.68 and 370.57 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.82 : 1,480.68 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.82/1,480.68 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.82x = 1,480.68 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.82x = 548,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,693.73/986.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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