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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.92, 1,362.06 and 572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.92, 1,362.06 and 572.92 is: 790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.92 : 1,362.06 = 572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.92/1,362.06 = 572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.92x = 1,362.06 × 572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.92x = 780,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,351.42/986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.69

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