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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.28, 1,365.36 and 596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.28, 1,365.36 and 596.40 is: 823.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.28 : 1,365.36 = 596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.28/1,365.36 = 596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.28x = 1,365.36 × 596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.28x = 814,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,300.70/989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.12

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