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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.46, 1,477.64 and 656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.46, 1,477.64 and 656.34 is: 983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.46 : 1,477.64 = 656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.46/1,477.64 = 656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.46x = 1,477.64 × 656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.46x = 969,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,834.24/986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.15

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