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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.11, 1,364.24 and 694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.11, 1,364.24 and 694.27 is: 957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.11 : 1,364.24 = 694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.11/1,364.24 = 694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.11x = 1,364.24 × 694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.11x = 947,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,154.35/989.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.58

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