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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.08, 1,360.83 and 566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.08, 1,360.83 and 566.50 is: 781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.08 : 1,360.83 = 566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.08/1,360.83 = 566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.08x = 1,360.83 × 566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.08x = 770,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,910.20/986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.79

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