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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.22, 1,366.32 and 741.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.22, 1,366.32 and 741.64 is: 1,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.22 : 1,366.32 = 741.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.22/1,366.32 = 741.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.22x = 1,366.32 × 741.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.22x = 1,013,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,317.56/989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.36

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