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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.46, 1,365.75 and 640.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.46, 1,365.75 and 640.17 is: 883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.46 : 1,365.75 = 640.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.46/1,365.75 = 640.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.46x = 1,365.75 × 640.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.46x = 874,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,312.18/989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.63

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