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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.38, 1,365.52 and 596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.38, 1,365.52 and 596.44 is: 823.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.38 : 1,365.52 = 596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.38/1,365.52 = 596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.38x = 1,365.52 × 596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.38x = 814,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,450.75/989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.19

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