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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.33, 1,360.95 and 613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.33, 1,360.95 and 613.40 is: 846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.33 : 1,360.95 = 613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.33/1,360.95 = 613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.33x = 1,360.95 × 613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.33x = 834,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,806.73/986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.38

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