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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.97, 1,361.88 and 655.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.97, 1,361.88 and 655.89 is: 905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.97 : 1,361.88 = 655.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.97/1,361.88 = 655.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.97x = 1,361.88 × 655.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.97x = 893,243.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,243.47/986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.04

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