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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.84, 1,481.18 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.84, 1,481.18 and 525.16 is: 788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.84 : 1,481.18 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.84/1,481.18 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.84x = 1,481.18 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.84x = 777,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,856.49/986.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.23

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