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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.42, 1,365.20 and 596.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.42, 1,365.20 and 596.47 is: 823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.42 : 1,365.20 = 596.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.42/1,365.20 = 596.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.42x = 1,365.20 × 596.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.42x = 814,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,294.02/989.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.01

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