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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.16, 1,360.90 and 593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.16, 1,360.90 and 593.21 is: 818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.16 : 1,360.90 = 593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.16/1,360.90 = 593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.16x = 1,360.90 × 593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.16x = 807,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,291.20/986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.62

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