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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.38, 1,364.33 and 596.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.38, 1,364.33 and 596.33 is: 822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.38 : 1,364.33 = 596.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.38/1,364.33 = 596.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.38x = 1,364.33 × 596.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.38x = 813,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,590.91/989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.32

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