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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.16, 1,360.44 and 613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.16, 1,360.44 and 613.20 is: 845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.16 : 1,360.44 = 613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.16/1,360.44 = 613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.16x = 1,360.44 × 613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.16x = 834,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,221.81/986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.93

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