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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.72, 1,471.12 and 913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.72, 1,471.12 and 913.76 is: 1,362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.72 : 1,471.12 = 913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.72/1,471.12 = 913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.72x = 1,471.12 × 913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.72x = 1,344,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,250.61/986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.34

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