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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.76, 1,360.58 and 737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.76, 1,360.58 and 737.28 is: 1,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.76 : 1,360.58 = 737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.76/1,360.58 = 737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.76x = 1,360.58 × 737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.76x = 1,003,128.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,128.42/986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.59

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