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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.60, 1,365.64 and 569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.60, 1,365.64 and 569.98 is: 786.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.60 : 1,365.64 = 569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.60/1,365.64 = 569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.60x = 1,365.64 × 569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.60x = 778,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,387.49/989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.57

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