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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.29, 1,365.32 and 569.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.29, 1,365.32 and 569.65 is: 786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.29 : 1,365.32 = 569.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.29/1,365.32 = 569.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.29x = 1,365.32 × 569.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.29x = 777,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,755.10/989.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.18

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