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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.19, 1,360.52 and 612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.19, 1,360.52 and 612.90 is: 845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.19 : 1,360.52 = 612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.19/1,360.52 = 612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.19x = 1,360.52 × 612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.19x = 833,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,859.64/986.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.54

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