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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.14, 1,360.29 and 637.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.14, 1,360.29 and 637.03 is: 878.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.14 : 1,360.29 = 637.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.14/1,360.29 = 637.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.14x = 1,360.29 × 637.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.14x = 866,545.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,545.54/986.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.72

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