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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.72, 1,362.22 and 655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.72, 1,362.22 and 655.59 is: 905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.72 : 1,362.22 = 655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.72/1,362.22 = 655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.72x = 1,362.22 × 655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.72x = 893,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,057.81/986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.08

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