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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.19, 1,360.78 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.19, 1,360.78 and 587.73 is: 810.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.19 : 1,360.78 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.19/1,360.78 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.19x = 1,360.78 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.19x = 799,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,771.23/986.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.97

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