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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.92, 1,361.12 and 738.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.92, 1,361.12 and 738.83 is: 1,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.92 : 1,361.12 = 738.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.92/1,361.12 = 738.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.92x = 1,361.12 × 738.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.92x = 1,005,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,636.29/986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.96

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