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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.36, 1,359.96 and 875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.36, 1,359.96 and 875.60 is: 1,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.36 : 1,359.96 = 875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.36/1,359.96 = 875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.36x = 1,359.96 × 875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.36x = 1,190,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,780.98/986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.25

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