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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.71, 1,365.64 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.71, 1,365.64 and 570.08 is: 786.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.71 : 1,365.64 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.71/1,365.64 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.71x = 1,365.64 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.71x = 778,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,522.06/989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.62

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