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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.10, 1,363.50 and 726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.10, 1,363.50 and 726.66 is: 1,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.10 : 1,363.50 = 726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.10/1,363.50 = 726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.10x = 1,363.50 × 726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.10x = 990,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,800.91/989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.72

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