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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.46, 1,360.94 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.46, 1,360.94 and 593.60 is: 818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.46 : 1,360.94 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.46/1,360.94 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.46x = 1,360.94 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.46x = 807,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,853.98/986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.94

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