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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.37, 1,360.96 and 593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.37, 1,360.96 and 593.38 is: 818.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.37 : 1,360.96 = 593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.37/1,360.96 = 593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.37x = 1,360.96 × 593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.37x = 807,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,566.44/986.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.73

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