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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.28, 1,362.76 and 802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.28, 1,362.76 and 802.28 is: 1,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.28 : 1,362.76 = 802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.28/1,362.76 = 802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.28x = 1,362.76 × 802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.28x = 1,093,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,315.09/989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.16

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