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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.96, 1,362.18 and 594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.96, 1,362.18 and 594.04 is: 819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.96 : 1,362.18 = 594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.96/1,362.18 = 594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.96x = 1,362.18 × 594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.96x = 809,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,189.41/986.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.88

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