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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.21, 1,365.18 and 694.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.21, 1,365.18 and 694.55 is: 958.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.21 : 1,365.18 = 694.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.21/1,365.18 = 694.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.21x = 1,365.18 × 694.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.21x = 948,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,185.77/989.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.53

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