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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.50, 1,361.37 and 613.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.50, 1,361.37 and 613.23 is: 846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.50 : 1,361.37 = 613.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.50/1,361.37 = 613.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.50x = 1,361.37 × 613.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.50x = 834,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,832.93/986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.26

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