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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.55, 1,360.22 and 799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.55, 1,360.22 and 799.35 is: 1,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.55 : 1,360.22 = 799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.55/1,360.22 = 799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.55x = 1,360.22 × 799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.55x = 1,087,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,291.86/986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.12

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