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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.01, 1,364.24 and 595.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.01, 1,364.24 and 595.35 is: 821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.01 : 1,364.24 = 595.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.01/1,364.24 = 595.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.01x = 1,364.24 × 595.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.01x = 812,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,201.77/989.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.23

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