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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.14, 1,365.06 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.14, 1,365.06 and 616.12 is: 850.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.14 : 1,365.06 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.14/1,365.06 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.14x = 1,365.06 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.14x = 841,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,040.77/989.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.27

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