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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.56, 1,361.44 and 572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.56, 1,361.44 and 572.64 is: 790.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.56 : 1,361.44 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.56/1,361.44 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.56x = 1,361.44 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.56x = 779,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,615.00/986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.24

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