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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.75, 1,480.80 and 639.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.75, 1,480.80 and 639.22 is: 959.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.75 : 1,480.80 = 639.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.75/1,480.80 = 639.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.75x = 1,480.80 × 639.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.75x = 946,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,556.98/986.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.27

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