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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.36, 1,360.93 and 587.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.36, 1,360.93 and 587.77 is: 810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.36 : 1,360.93 = 587.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.36/1,360.93 = 587.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.36x = 1,360.93 × 587.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.36x = 799,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,913.71/986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.98

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