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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.62, 1,365.62 and 640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.62, 1,365.62 and 640.32 is: 883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.62 : 1,365.62 = 640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.62/1,365.62 = 640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.62x = 1,365.62 × 640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.62x = 874,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,433.80/989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.61

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