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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.13, 1,478.51 and 639.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.13, 1,478.51 and 639.62 is: 958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.13 : 1,478.51 = 639.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.13/1,478.51 = 639.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.13x = 1,478.51 × 639.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.13x = 945,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,673.98/986.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.97

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