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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.84, 1,479.75 and 576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.84, 1,479.75 and 576.08 is: 863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.84 : 1,479.75 = 576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.84/1,479.75 = 576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.84x = 1,479.75 × 576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.84x = 852,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,446.98/986.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.82

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