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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.55, 1,365.86 and 596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.55, 1,365.86 and 596.60 is: 823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.55 : 1,365.86 = 596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.55/1,365.86 = 596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.55x = 1,365.86 × 596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.55x = 814,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,872.08/989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.48

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