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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.34, 1,365.48 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.34, 1,365.48 and 569.94 is: 786.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.34 : 1,365.48 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.34/1,365.48 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.34x = 1,365.48 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.34x = 778,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,241.67/989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.63

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