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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.44, 1,361.35 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.44, 1,361.35 and 566.80 is: 782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.44 : 1,361.35 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.44/1,361.35 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.44x = 1,361.35 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.44x = 771,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,613.18/986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.22

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