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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.32, 1,360.80 and 566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.32, 1,360.80 and 566.56 is: 781.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.32 : 1,360.80 = 566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.32/1,360.80 = 566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.32x = 1,360.80 × 566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.32x = 770,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,974.85/986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.67

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