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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.79, 1,366.29 and 676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.79, 1,366.29 and 676.68 is: 934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.79 : 1,366.29 = 676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.79/1,366.29 = 676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.79x = 1,366.29 × 676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.79x = 924,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,541.12/989.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.08

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