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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.18, 1,359.28 and 705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.18, 1,359.28 and 705.97 is: 973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.18 : 1,359.28 = 705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.18/1,359.28 = 705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.18x = 1,359.28 × 705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.18x = 959,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,605.84/986.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.06

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