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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.02, 1,360.20 and 690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.02, 1,360.20 and 690.64 is: 952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.02 : 1,360.20 = 690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.02/1,360.20 = 690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.02x = 1,360.20 × 690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.02x = 939,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,408.53/986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.73

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