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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.04, 1,364.97 and 569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.04, 1,364.97 and 569.40 is: 785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.04 : 1,364.97 = 569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.04/1,364.97 = 569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.04x = 1,364.97 × 569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.04x = 777,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,213.92/989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.83

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