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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.57, 1,360.93 and 687.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.57, 1,360.93 and 687.35 is: 948.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.57 : 1,360.93 = 687.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.57/1,360.93 = 687.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.57x = 1,360.93 × 687.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.57x = 935,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,430.55/986.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.16

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