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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.79, 1,365.54 and 596.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.79, 1,365.54 and 596.73 is: 823.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.79 : 1,365.54 = 596.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.79/1,365.54 = 596.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.79x = 1,365.54 × 596.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.79x = 814,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,858.68/989.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.26

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