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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.34, 1,361.14 and 566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.34, 1,361.14 and 566.71 is: 782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.34 : 1,361.14 = 566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.34/1,361.14 = 566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.34x = 1,361.14 × 566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.34x = 771,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,368.82/986.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.06

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