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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.26, 1,364.19 and 768.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.26, 1,364.19 and 768.13 is: 1,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.26 : 1,364.19 = 768.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.26/1,364.19 = 768.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.26x = 1,364.19 × 768.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.26x = 1,047,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,875.26/989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.25

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