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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.67, 1,361.43 and 613.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.67, 1,361.43 and 613.53 is: 846.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.67 : 1,361.43 = 613.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.67/1,361.43 = 613.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.67x = 1,361.43 × 613.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.67x = 835,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,278.15/986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.56

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