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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.94, 1,478.40 and 615.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.94, 1,478.40 and 615.53 is: 922.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.94 : 1,478.40 = 615.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.94/1,478.40 = 615.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.94x = 1,478.40 × 615.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.94x = 909,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,992.16/986.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.03

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