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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.71, 1,492.07 and 936.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.71, 1,492.07 and 936.79 is: 1,412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.71 : 1,492.07 = 936.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.71/1,492.07 = 936.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.71x = 1,492.07 × 936.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.71x = 1,397,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,756.26/989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.29

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