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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.25, 1,361.16 and 572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.25, 1,361.16 and 572.25 is: 789.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.25 : 1,361.16 = 572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.25/1,361.16 = 572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.25x = 1,361.16 × 572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.25x = 778,923.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,923.81/986.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.78

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