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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.41, 1,479.49 and 620.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.41, 1,479.49 and 620.08 is: 930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.41 : 1,479.49 = 620.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.41/1,479.49 = 620.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.41x = 1,479.49 × 620.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.41x = 917,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,402.16/986.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.04

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