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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.92, 1,479.97 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.92, 1,479.97 and 370.31 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.92 : 1,479.97 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.92/1,479.97 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.92x = 1,479.97 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.92x = 548,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,040.75/986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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