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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,361.22 and 613.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,361.22 and 613.49 is: 846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,361.22 = 613.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,361.22 = 613.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,361.22 × 613.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 835,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,085.75/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.75

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