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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.36, 1,364.56 and 883.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.36, 1,364.56 and 883.11 is: 1,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.36 : 1,364.56 = 883.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.36/1,364.56 = 883.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.36x = 1,364.56 × 883.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.36x = 1,205,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,056.58/989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.02

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