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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.95, 1,479.96 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.95, 1,479.96 and 370.64 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.95 : 1,479.96 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.95/1,479.96 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.95x = 1,479.96 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.95x = 548,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,532.37/986.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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