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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.26, 1,365.38 and 823.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.26, 1,365.38 and 823.31 is: 1,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.26 : 1,365.38 = 823.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.26/1,365.38 = 823.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.26x = 1,365.38 × 823.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.26x = 1,124,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,124.18/989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.33

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