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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.36, 1,480.38 and 662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.36, 1,480.38 and 662.12 is: 993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.36 : 1,480.38 = 662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.36/1,480.38 = 662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.36x = 1,480.38 × 662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.36x = 980,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,189.21/986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.74

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