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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.11, 1,360.78 and 566.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.11, 1,360.78 and 566.17 is: 781.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.11 : 1,360.78 = 566.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.11/1,360.78 = 566.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.11x = 1,360.78 × 566.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.11x = 770,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,428.00/986.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.28

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