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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.45, 1,361.41 and 566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.45, 1,361.41 and 566.82 is: 782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.45 : 1,361.41 = 566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.45/1,361.41 = 566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.45x = 1,361.41 × 566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.45x = 771,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,671.08/986.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.27

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