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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.68, 1,480.04 and 620.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.68, 1,480.04 and 620.96 is: 931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.68 : 1,480.04 = 620.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.68/1,480.04 = 620.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.68x = 1,480.04 × 620.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.68x = 919,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,042.53/986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.45

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