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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.80, 1,365.34 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.80, 1,365.34 and 616.84 is: 850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.80 : 1,365.34 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.80/1,365.34 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.80x = 1,365.34 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.80x = 842,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,196.33/989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.88

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