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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.08, 1,364.96 and 569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.08, 1,364.96 and 569.46 is: 785.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.08 : 1,364.96 = 569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.08/1,364.96 = 569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.08x = 1,364.96 × 569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.08x = 777,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,290.12/989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.87

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