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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,361.09 and 566.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,361.09 and 566.78 is: 781.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,361.09 = 566.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,361.09 = 566.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,361.09 × 566.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 771,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,438.59/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.93

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