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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.64, 1,366.20 and 858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.64, 1,366.20 and 858.24 is: 1,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.64 : 1,366.20 = 858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.64/1,366.20 = 858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.64x = 1,366.20 × 858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.64x = 1,172,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,527.49/989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.80

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