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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.13, 1,364.76 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.13, 1,364.76 and 596.08 is: 822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.13 : 1,364.76 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.13/1,364.76 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.13x = 1,364.76 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.13x = 813,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,502.73/989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.44

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