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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.93, 1,479.94 and 370.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.93, 1,479.94 and 370.19 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.93 : 1,479.94 = 370.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.93/1,479.94 = 370.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.93x = 1,479.94 × 370.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.93x = 547,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,857.14/986.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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