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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.92, 1,361.97 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.92, 1,361.97 and 567.36 is: 782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.92 : 1,361.97 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.92/1,361.97 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.92x = 1,361.97 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.92x = 772,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,727.30/986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.97

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