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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.27, 1,359.78 and 723.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.27, 1,359.78 and 723.83 is: 997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.27 : 1,359.78 = 723.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.27/1,359.78 = 723.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.27x = 1,359.78 × 723.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.27x = 984,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,249.56/986.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.95

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