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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.80, 1,364.46 and 695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.80, 1,364.46 and 695.68 is: 959.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.80 : 1,364.46 = 695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.80/1,364.46 = 695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.80x = 1,364.46 × 695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.80x = 949,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,227.53/989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.01

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