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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.76, 1,365.68 and 596.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.76, 1,365.68 and 596.81 is: 823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.76 : 1,365.68 = 596.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.76/1,365.68 = 596.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.76x = 1,365.68 × 596.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.76x = 815,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,041.67/989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.47

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