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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.22, 1,365.03 and 569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.22, 1,365.03 and 569.55 is: 785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.22 : 1,365.03 = 569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.22/1,365.03 = 569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.22x = 1,365.03 × 569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.22x = 777,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,452.84/989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.93

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