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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.12, 1,361.10 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.12, 1,361.10 and 608.16 is: 839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.12 : 1,361.10 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.12/1,361.10 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.12x = 1,361.10 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.12x = 827,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,766.30/986.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.41

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