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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.51, 1,361.27 and 566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.51, 1,361.27 and 566.88 is: 782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.51 : 1,361.27 = 566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.51/1,361.27 = 566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.51x = 1,361.27 × 566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.51x = 771,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,673.90/986.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.23

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