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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.18, 1,361.00 and 566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.18, 1,361.00 and 566.60 is: 781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.18 : 1,361.00 = 566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.18/1,361.00 = 566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.18x = 1,361.00 × 566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.18x = 771,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,137.21/986.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.95

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