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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.94, 1,361.88 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.94, 1,361.88 and 738 is: 1,018.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.94 : 1,361.88 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.94/1,361.88 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.94x = 1,361.88 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.94x = 1,005,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,067.44/986.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.37

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