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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.15, 1,360.93 and 566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.15, 1,360.93 and 566.50 is: 781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.15 : 1,360.93 = 566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.15/1,360.93 = 566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.15x = 1,360.93 × 566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.15x = 770,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,964.86/986.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.79

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