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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.66, 1,361.63 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.66, 1,361.63 and 567 is: 782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.66 : 1,361.63 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.66/1,361.63 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.66x = 1,361.63 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.66x = 772,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,041.38/986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.48

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