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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.66, 1,366.31 and 654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.66, 1,366.31 and 654.09 is: 903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.66 : 1,366.31 = 654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.66/1,366.31 = 654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.66x = 1,366.31 × 654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.66x = 893,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,689.71/989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.03

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