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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.44, 1,358.86 and 915.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.44, 1,358.86 and 915.56 is: 1,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.44 : 1,358.86 = 915.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.44/1,358.86 = 915.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.44x = 1,358.86 × 915.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.44x = 1,244,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,117.86/986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.22

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