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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.24, 1,360.48 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.24, 1,360.48 and 572.16 is: 789.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.24 : 1,360.48 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.24/1,360.48 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.24x = 1,360.48 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.24x = 778,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,412.24/986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.27

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