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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.94, 1,480.95 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.94, 1,480.95 and 554.13 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.94 : 1,480.95 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.94/1,480.95 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.94x = 1,480.95 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.94x = 820,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,638.82/986.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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