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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.84, 1,362.20 and 637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.84, 1,362.20 and 637.64 is: 880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.84 : 1,362.20 = 637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.84/1,362.20 = 637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.84x = 1,362.20 × 637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.84x = 868,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,593.21/986.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.18

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