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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,360.08 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,360.08 and 593.28 is: 818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,360.08 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,360.08 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,360.08 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 806,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,908.26/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.03

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