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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.92, 1,479.33 and 742.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.92, 1,479.33 and 742.69 is: 1,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.92 : 1,479.33 = 742.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.92/1,479.33 = 742.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.92x = 1,479.33 × 742.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.92x = 1,098,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,683.60/986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.24

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