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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.24, 1,365.32 and 590.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.24, 1,365.32 and 590.78 is: 815.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.24 : 1,365.32 = 590.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.24/1,365.32 = 590.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.24x = 1,365.32 × 590.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.24x = 806,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,599.05/989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.37

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