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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.64, 1,479.12 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.64, 1,479.12 and 602.16 is: 902.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.64 : 1,479.12 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.64/1,479.12 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.64x = 1,479.12 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.64x = 890,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,666.90/986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.73

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