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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.42, 1,364.98 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.42, 1,364.98 and 635.28 is: 876.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.42 : 1,364.98 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.42/1,364.98 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.42x = 1,364.98 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.42x = 867,144.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,144.49/989.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.42

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