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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.60, 1,480.29 and 621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.60, 1,480.29 and 621.32 is: 932.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.60 : 1,480.29 = 621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.60/1,480.29 = 621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.60x = 1,480.29 × 621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.60x = 919,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,733.78/986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.23

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