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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,479.60 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,479.60 and 401.22 is: 601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,479.60 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,479.60 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,479.60 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 593,645.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,645.11/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.94

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