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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.27, 1,364.99 and 753.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.27, 1,364.99 and 753.17 is: 1,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.27 : 1,364.99 = 753.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.27/1,364.99 = 753.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.27x = 1,364.99 × 753.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.27x = 1,028,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,065.75/989.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.22

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