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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.76, 1,365.12 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.76, 1,365.12 and 695.52 is: 959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.76 : 1,365.12 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.76/1,365.12 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.76x = 1,365.12 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.76x = 949,468.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,468.26/989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.29

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