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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.70, 1,358.19 and 900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.70, 1,358.19 and 900.30 is: 1,239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.70 : 1,358.19 = 900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.70/1,358.19 = 900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.70x = 1,358.19 × 900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.70x = 1,222,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,778.46/986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.26

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