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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.07, 1,360.94 and 587.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.07, 1,360.94 and 587.75 is: 811.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.07 : 1,360.94 = 587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.07/1,360.94 = 587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.07x = 1,360.94 × 587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.07x = 799,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,889.55/986.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.19

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