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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.17, 1,365.03 and 615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.17, 1,365.03 and 615.96 is: 850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.17 : 1,365.03 = 615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.17/1,365.03 = 615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.17x = 1,365.03 × 615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.17x = 840,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,803.88/989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.01

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