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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989, 1,364.94 and 575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989, 1,364.94 and 575 is: 793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989 : 1,364.94 = 575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989/1,364.94 = 575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989x = 1,364.94 × 575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989x = 784,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,840.50/989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.57

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