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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,361.04 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,361.04 and 691.20 is: 953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,361.04 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,361.04 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,361.04 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 940,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,750.85/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.72

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