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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.24, 1,361.70 and 613.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.24, 1,361.70 and 613.37 is: 846.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.24 : 1,361.70 = 613.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.24/1,361.70 = 613.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.24x = 1,361.70 × 613.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.24x = 835,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,225.93/986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.88

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