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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.80, 1,361.64 and 567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.80, 1,361.64 and 567.04 is: 782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.80 : 1,361.64 = 567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.80/1,361.64 = 567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.80x = 1,361.64 × 567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.80x = 772,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,104.35/986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.43

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