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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.46, 1,364.76 and 694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.46, 1,364.76 and 694.80 is: 958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.46 : 1,364.76 = 694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.46/1,364.76 = 694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.46x = 1,364.76 × 694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.46x = 948,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,235.25/989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.34

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