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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.88, 1,480.65 and 659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.88, 1,480.65 and 659.13 is: 988.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.88 : 1,480.65 = 659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.88/1,480.65 = 659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.88x = 1,480.65 × 659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.88x = 975,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,940.83/986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.92

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