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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.41, 1,365.51 and 611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.41, 1,365.51 and 611.53 is: 843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.41 : 1,365.51 = 611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.41/1,365.51 = 611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.41x = 1,365.51 × 611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.41x = 835,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,050.33/989.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.99

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