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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,361.34 and 654.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,361.34 and 654.75 is: 903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,361.34 = 654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,361.34 = 654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,361.34 × 654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 891,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,337.37/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.96

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