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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.32, 1,365.24 and 596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.32, 1,365.24 and 596.40 is: 823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.32 : 1,365.24 = 596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.32/1,365.24 = 596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.32x = 1,365.24 × 596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.32x = 814,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,229.14/989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.02

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