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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.34, 1,477.08 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.34, 1,477.08 and 620.22 is: 928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.34 : 1,477.08 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.34/1,477.08 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.34x = 1,477.08 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.34x = 916,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,114.56/986.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.80

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