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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.69, 1,361.61 and 538.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.69, 1,361.61 and 538.57 is: 743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.69 : 1,361.61 = 538.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.69/1,361.61 = 538.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.69x = 1,361.61 × 538.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.69x = 733,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,319.60/986.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.21

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