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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.64, 1,361.44 and 567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.64, 1,361.44 and 567.01 is: 782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.64 : 1,361.44 = 567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.64/1,361.44 = 567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.64x = 1,361.44 × 567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.64x = 771,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,950.09/986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.40

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