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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.24, 1,365.12 and 652.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.24, 1,365.12 and 652.73 is: 900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.24 : 1,365.12 = 652.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.24/1,365.12 = 652.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.24x = 1,365.12 × 652.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.24x = 891,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,054.78/989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.75

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