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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.89, 1,480.23 and 620.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.89, 1,480.23 and 620.59 is: 930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.89 : 1,480.23 = 620.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.89/1,480.23 = 620.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.89x = 1,480.23 × 620.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.89x = 918,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,615.94/986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.82

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