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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.89, 1,352.03 and 949.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.89, 1,352.03 and 949.96 is: 1,301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.89 : 1,352.03 = 949.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.89/1,352.03 = 949.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.89x = 1,352.03 × 949.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.89x = 1,284,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,374.42/986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.44

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