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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.30, 1,365.22 and 694.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.30, 1,365.22 and 694.06 is: 957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.30 : 1,365.22 = 694.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.30/1,365.22 = 694.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.30x = 1,365.22 × 694.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.30x = 947,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,544.59/989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.79

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