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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.90, 1,362.56 and 614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.90, 1,362.56 and 614.03 is: 847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.90 : 1,362.56 = 614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.90/1,362.56 = 614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.90x = 1,362.56 × 614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.90x = 836,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,642.83/986.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.75

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