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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.50, 1,365.58 and 596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.50, 1,365.58 and 596.50 is: 823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.50 : 1,365.58 = 596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.50/1,365.58 = 596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.50x = 1,365.58 × 596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.50x = 814,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,568.47/989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.21

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