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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.03, 1,360.58 and 566.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.03, 1,360.58 and 566.31 is: 781.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.03 : 1,360.58 = 566.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.03/1,360.58 = 566.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.03x = 1,360.58 × 566.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.03x = 770,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,510.06/986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.43

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