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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,360.83 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,360.83 and 593.31 is: 818.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,360.83 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,360.83 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,360.83 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 807,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,394.05/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.43

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