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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.94, 1,360.17 and 707.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.94, 1,360.17 and 707.19 is: 974.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.94 : 1,360.17 = 707.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.94/1,360.17 = 707.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.94x = 1,360.17 × 707.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.94x = 961,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,898.62/986.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.63

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