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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.56, 1,478.19 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.56, 1,478.19 and 601 is: 900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.56 : 1,478.19 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.56/1,478.19 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.56x = 1,478.19 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.56x = 888,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,392.19/986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.49

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