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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.91, 1,480.38 and 956.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.91, 1,480.38 and 956.84 is: 1,435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.91 : 1,480.38 = 956.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.91/1,480.38 = 956.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.91x = 1,480.38 × 956.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.91x = 1,416,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,479.97/986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.27

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