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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,362.48 and 768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,362.48 and 768.12 is: 1,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,362.48 = 768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,362.48 = 768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,362.48 × 768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 1,046,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,548.14/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.85

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