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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.82, 1,482.38 and 602.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.82, 1,482.38 and 602.34 is: 904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.82 : 1,482.38 = 602.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.82/1,482.38 = 602.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.82x = 1,482.38 × 602.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.82x = 892,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,896.77/986.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.82

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