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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.09, 1,360.50 and 587.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.09, 1,360.50 and 587.57 is: 810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.09 : 1,360.50 = 587.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.09/1,360.50 = 587.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.09x = 1,360.50 × 587.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.09x = 799,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,388.99/986.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.67

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