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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.48, 1,361.31 and 566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.48, 1,361.31 and 566.90 is: 782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.48 : 1,361.31 = 566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.48/1,361.31 = 566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.48x = 1,361.31 × 566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.48x = 771,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,722.81/986.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.30

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