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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.15, 1,365.12 and 569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.15, 1,365.12 and 569.43 is: 785.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.15 : 1,365.12 = 569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.15/1,365.12 = 569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.15x = 1,365.12 × 569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.15x = 777,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,340.28/989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.87

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