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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.64, 1,481.22 and 622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.64, 1,481.22 and 622.95 is: 935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.64 : 1,481.22 = 622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.64/1,481.22 = 622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.64x = 1,481.22 × 622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.64x = 922,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,726.00/986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.22

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