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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.88, 1,361.88 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.88, 1,361.88 and 594.12 is: 819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.88 : 1,361.88 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.88/1,361.88 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.88x = 1,361.88 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.88x = 809,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,120.15/986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.88

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