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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.36, 1,478.10 and 600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.36, 1,478.10 and 600.68 is: 900.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.36 : 1,478.10 = 600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.36/1,478.10 = 600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.36x = 1,478.10 × 600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.36x = 887,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,865.11/986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.14

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