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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.57, 1,365.35 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.57, 1,365.35 and 570.06 is: 786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.57 : 1,365.35 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.57/1,365.35 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.57x = 1,365.35 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.57x = 778,328.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,328.57/989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.53

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