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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.80, 1,363.98 and 949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.80, 1,363.98 and 949.84 is: 1,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.80 : 1,363.98 = 949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.80/1,363.98 = 949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.80x = 1,363.98 × 949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.80x = 1,295,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,562.76/989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.91

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