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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.60, 1,360.96 and 593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.60, 1,360.96 and 593.40 is: 818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.60 : 1,360.96 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.60/1,360.96 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.60x = 1,360.96 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.60x = 807,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,593.66/986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.56

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