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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.18, 1,359.21 and 654.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.18, 1,359.21 and 654.01 is: 901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.18 : 1,359.21 = 654.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.18/1,359.21 = 654.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.18x = 1,359.21 × 654.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.18x = 888,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,935.99/986.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.40

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