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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.16, 1,479.26 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.16, 1,479.26 and 662.16 is: 993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.16 : 1,479.26 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.16/1,479.26 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.16x = 1,479.26 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.16x = 979,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,506.80/986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.25

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