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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,477.35 and 596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,477.35 and 596.30 is: 893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,477.35 = 596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,477.35 = 596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,477.35 × 596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 880,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,936.42/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.25

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