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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.60, 1,365.72 and 596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.60, 1,365.72 and 596.84 is: 823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.60 : 1,365.72 = 596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.60/1,365.72 = 596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.60x = 1,365.72 × 596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.60x = 815,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,116.32/989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.68

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