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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.62, 1,360.58 and 632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.62, 1,360.58 and 632.14 is: 871.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.62 : 1,360.58 = 632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.62/1,360.58 = 632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.62x = 1,360.58 × 632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.62x = 860,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,077.04/986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.74

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