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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.76, 1,361.70 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.76, 1,361.70 and 593.64 is: 819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.76 : 1,361.70 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.76/1,361.70 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.76x = 1,361.70 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.76x = 808,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,359.59/986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.21

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