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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.38, 1,361.37 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.38, 1,361.37 and 593.44 is: 819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.38 : 1,361.37 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.38/1,361.37 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.38x = 1,361.37 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.38x = 807,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,891.41/986.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.05

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