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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.19, 1,360.80 and 593.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.19, 1,360.80 and 593.13 is: 818.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.19 : 1,360.80 = 593.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.19/1,360.80 = 593.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.19x = 1,360.80 × 593.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.19x = 807,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,131.30/986.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.43

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