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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.45, 1,364.91 and 803.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.45, 1,364.91 and 803.15 is: 1,107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.45 : 1,364.91 = 803.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.45/1,364.91 = 803.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.45x = 1,364.91 × 803.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.45x = 1,096,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,227.47/989.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.92

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