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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.06, 1,477.44 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.06, 1,477.44 and 600.50 is: 899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.06 : 1,477.44 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.06/1,477.44 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.06x = 1,477.44 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.06x = 887,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,202.72/986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.75

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