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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.65, 1,361.81 and 593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.65, 1,361.81 and 593.73 is: 819.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.65 : 1,361.81 = 593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.65/1,361.81 = 593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.65x = 1,361.81 × 593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.65x = 808,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,548.94/986.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.49

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