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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.57, 1,365.39 and 591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.57, 1,365.39 and 591.16 is: 815.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.57 : 1,365.39 = 591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.57/1,365.39 = 591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.57x = 1,365.39 × 591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.57x = 807,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,161.00/989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.67

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