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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.67, 1,365.54 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.67, 1,365.54 and 570.02 is: 786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.67 : 1,365.54 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.67/1,365.54 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.67x = 1,365.54 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.67x = 778,378.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,378.28/989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.50

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