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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.37, 1,361.17 and 566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.37, 1,361.17 and 566.72 is: 782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.37 : 1,361.17 = 566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.37/1,361.17 = 566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.37x = 1,361.17 × 566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.37x = 771,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,402.26/986.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.06

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