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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.25, 1,365.26 and 569.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.25, 1,365.26 and 569.63 is: 786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.25 : 1,365.26 = 569.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.25/1,365.26 = 569.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.25x = 1,365.26 × 569.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.25x = 777,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,683.38/989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.13

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