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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.58, 1,365.21 and 695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.58, 1,365.21 and 695.07 is: 958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.58 : 1,365.21 = 695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.58/1,365.21 = 695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.58x = 1,365.21 × 695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.58x = 948,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,916.51/989.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.91

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