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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.30, 1,365.27 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.30, 1,365.27 and 569.76 is: 786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.30 : 1,365.27 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.30/1,365.27 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.30x = 1,365.27 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.30x = 777,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,876.24/989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.29

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