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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.21, 1,365.21 and 657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.21, 1,365.21 and 657.71 is: 907.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.21 : 1,365.21 = 657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.21/1,365.21 = 657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.21x = 1,365.21 × 657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.21x = 897,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,905.44/989.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.70

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