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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.84, 1,480.26 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.84, 1,480.26 and 474.20 is: 711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.84 : 1,480.26 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.84/1,480.26 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.84x = 1,480.26 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.84x = 701,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,939.29/986.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.30

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