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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.67, 1,365.84 and 850.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.67, 1,365.84 and 850.25 is: 1,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.67 : 1,365.84 = 850.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.67/1,365.84 = 850.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.67x = 1,365.84 × 850.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.67x = 1,161,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,298.63/989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.43

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