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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.88, 1,479.81 and 524.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.88, 1,479.81 and 524.91 is: 787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.88 : 1,479.81 = 524.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.88/1,479.81 = 524.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.88x = 1,479.81 × 524.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.88x = 776,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,767.07/986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.09

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