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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.16, 1,360.60 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.16, 1,360.60 and 572.08 is: 789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.16 : 1,360.60 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.16/1,360.60 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.16x = 1,360.60 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.16x = 778,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,372.05/986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.30

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