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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.89, 1,362.27 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.89, 1,362.27 and 593.92 is: 819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.89 : 1,362.27 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.89/1,362.27 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.89x = 1,362.27 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.89x = 809,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,079.40/986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.83

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