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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.94, 1,361.98 and 593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.94, 1,361.98 and 593.88 is: 819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.94 : 1,361.98 = 593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.94/1,361.98 = 593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.94x = 1,361.98 × 593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.94x = 808,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,852.68/986.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.56

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