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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.18, 1,364.36 and 657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.18, 1,364.36 and 657.44 is: 906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.18 : 1,364.36 = 657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.18/1,364.36 = 657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.18x = 1,364.36 × 657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.18x = 896,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,984.84/989.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.80

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