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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.62, 1,361.06 and 614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.62, 1,361.06 and 614.02 is: 847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.62 : 1,361.06 = 614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.62/1,361.06 = 614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.62x = 1,361.06 × 614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.62x = 835,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,718.06/986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.05

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