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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.92, 1,364.70 and 569.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.92, 1,364.70 and 569.35 is: 785.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.92 : 1,364.70 = 569.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.92/1,364.70 = 569.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.92x = 1,364.70 × 569.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.92x = 776,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,991.95/988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.70

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