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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.45, 1,366.52 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.45, 1,366.52 and 659.27 is: 910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.45 : 1,366.52 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.45/1,366.52 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.45x = 1,366.52 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.45x = 900,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,905.76/989.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.52

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