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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.32, 1,361.10 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.32, 1,361.10 and 593.20 is: 818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.32 : 1,361.10 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.32/1,361.10 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.32x = 1,361.10 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.32x = 807,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,404.52/986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.60

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