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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.48, 1,361.80 and 703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.48, 1,361.80 and 703.08 is: 970.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.48 : 1,361.80 = 703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.48/1,361.80 = 703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.48x = 1,361.80 × 703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.48x = 957,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,454.34/986.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.58

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