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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.07, 1,365.84 and 695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.07, 1,365.84 and 695.04 is: 959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.07 : 1,365.84 = 695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.07/1,365.84 = 695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.07x = 1,365.84 × 695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.07x = 949,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,313.43/989.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.80

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