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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.33, 1,480.95 and 659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.33, 1,480.95 and 659.31 is: 989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.33 : 1,480.95 = 659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.33/1,480.95 = 659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.33x = 1,480.95 × 659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.33x = 976,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,399.59/986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.94

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