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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.92, 1,478.56 and 576.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.92, 1,478.56 and 576.28 is: 863.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.92 : 1,478.56 = 576.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.92/1,478.56 = 576.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.92x = 1,478.56 × 576.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.92x = 852,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,064.56/986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.36

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