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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.59, 1,361.61 and 567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.59, 1,361.61 and 567.01 is: 782.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.59 : 1,361.61 = 567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.59/1,361.61 = 567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.59x = 1,361.61 × 567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.59x = 772,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,046.49/986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.54

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