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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.50, 1,361.38 and 593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.50, 1,361.38 and 593.54 is: 819.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.50 : 1,361.38 = 593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.50/1,361.38 = 593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.50x = 1,361.38 × 593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.50x = 808,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,033.49/986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.09

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