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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.40, 1,365.36 and 616.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.40, 1,365.36 and 616.36 is: 850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.40 : 1,365.36 = 616.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.40/1,365.36 = 616.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.40x = 1,365.36 × 616.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.40x = 841,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,553.29/989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.57

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