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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.47, 1,365.65 and 596.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.47, 1,365.65 and 596.71 is: 823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.47 : 1,365.65 = 596.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.47/1,365.65 = 596.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.47x = 1,365.65 × 596.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.47x = 814,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,897.01/989.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.57

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