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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.74, 1,365.73 and 570.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.74, 1,365.73 and 570.09 is: 786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.74 : 1,365.73 = 570.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.74/1,365.73 = 570.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.74x = 1,365.73 × 570.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.74x = 778,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,589.02/989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.66

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