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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.76, 1,366.08 and 570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.76, 1,366.08 and 570.18 is: 786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.76 : 1,366.08 = 570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.76/1,366.08 = 570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.76x = 1,366.08 × 570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.76x = 778,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,911.49/989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.97

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