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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.70, 1,365.81 and 570.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.70, 1,365.81 and 570.07 is: 786.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.70 : 1,365.81 = 570.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.70/1,365.81 = 570.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.70x = 1,365.81 × 570.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.70x = 778,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,610.08/989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.71

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