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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.21, 1,360.78 and 593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.21, 1,360.78 and 593.26 is: 818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.21 : 1,360.78 = 593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.21/1,360.78 = 593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.21x = 1,360.78 × 593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.21x = 807,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,297.83/986.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.58

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