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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.27, 1,361.49 and 632.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.27, 1,361.49 and 632.57 is: 873.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.27 : 1,361.49 = 632.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.27/1,361.49 = 632.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.27x = 1,361.49 × 632.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.27x = 861,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,237.73/986.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.23

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