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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.68, 1,366.60 and 695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.68, 1,366.60 and 695.60 is: 960.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.68 : 1,366.60 = 695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.68/1,366.60 = 695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.68x = 1,366.60 × 695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.68x = 950,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,606.96/989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.52

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