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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.79, 1,362.34 and 655.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.79, 1,362.34 and 655.67 is: 905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.79 : 1,362.34 = 655.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.79/1,362.34 = 655.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.79x = 1,362.34 × 655.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.79x = 893,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,245.47/986.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.20

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