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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.40, 1,366 and 695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.40, 1,366 and 695.36 is: 960.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.40 : 1,366 = 695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.40/1,366 = 695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.40x = 1,366 × 695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.40x = 949,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,861.76/989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.04

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