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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.12, 1,360.89 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.12, 1,360.89 and 566.44 is: 781.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.12 : 1,360.89 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.12/1,360.89 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.12x = 1,360.89 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.12x = 770,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,861.12/986.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.71

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