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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.74, 1,362.39 and 613.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.74, 1,362.39 and 613.87 is: 847.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.74 : 1,362.39 = 613.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.74/1,362.39 = 613.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.74x = 1,362.39 × 613.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.74x = 836,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,330.35/986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.57

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