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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.36, 1,365.22 and 569.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.36, 1,365.22 and 569.61 is: 786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.36 : 1,365.22 = 569.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.36/1,365.22 = 569.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.36x = 1,365.22 × 569.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.36x = 777,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,643.68/989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.01

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