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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.62, 1,365.06 and 657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.62, 1,365.06 and 657.92 is: 907.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.62 : 1,365.06 = 657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.62/1,365.06 = 657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.62x = 1,365.06 × 657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.62x = 898,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,100.28/989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.52

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