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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.21, 1,366.23 and 673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.21, 1,366.23 and 673.93 is: 930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.21 : 1,366.23 = 673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.21/1,366.23 = 673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.21x = 1,366.23 × 673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.21x = 920,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,738.04/989.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.78

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