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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.92, 1,480.56 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.92, 1,480.56 and 409.84 is: 614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.92 : 1,480.56 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.92/1,480.56 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.92x = 1,480.56 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.92x = 606,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,792.71/986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.83

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