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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.44, 1,361.34 and 724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.44, 1,361.34 and 724.48 is: 999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.44 : 1,361.34 = 724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.44/1,361.34 = 724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.44x = 1,361.34 × 724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.44x = 986,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,263.60/986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.82

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