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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.11, 1,360.13 and 613.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.11, 1,360.13 and 613.27 is: 845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.11 : 1,360.13 = 613.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.11/1,360.13 = 613.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.11x = 1,360.13 × 613.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.11x = 834,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,125.56/986.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.88

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