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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.53, 1,365.59 and 694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.53, 1,365.59 and 694.89 is: 958.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.53 : 1,365.59 = 694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.53/1,365.59 = 694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.53x = 1,365.59 × 694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.53x = 948,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,936.57/989.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.98

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